Northern Alps
Okuhida Onsenkyo is surrounded by famous mountains such as the Yari-Hotaka mountain range, Mt. Norikura, and Mt. Kasagatake, the highest peak in Gifu Prefecture. These mountains are known as the "Northern Alps" and are also designated as part of the Chubu Sangaku National Park.
The famous Hida Mountains of the Northern Alps as seen from Okuhida Onsenkyo
From Oku-Hida Onsenkyo, you can see the magnificent Northern Alps, with its chain of 3,000m-class peaks, including Mt. Yari, the Hotaka mountain range, and Mt. Norikura. The easy access to the Hida Mountains from the hot springs at the foot of the mountains makes it one of the few special locations in Japan. Using the Shinhotaka Ropeway, you can quickly ascend to an altitude of 2,156m, making it popular with beginner and intermediate albinists.
Mount Yari / 3,180m above sea level
Okuhotakadake / Altitude 3,190m
Nishihotakadake / Altitude 2,909m
Kasagatake / Altitude 2,898m
Mount Sugoroku / Altitude 2,860m
Mount Yakedake / Elevation 2,455m
Mount Norikura / Tatamidaira (bus terminal) 2,702m
Kengamine (highest peak) / 3,026m
Mountain guide standard fee
(1 guide)
Summer mountain guide
30,000 yen/day
Snow Mountain Guide
35,000 yen/day
Difficult Road (Route Guide)
40,000 yen/day
*Reference: Hida Mountain Guide Association
Mountain hut information
Each mountain has mountain huts for climbers. When planning a climb, it is a good idea to check the information about the huts in advance.
*Mountain hut opening periods, availability of overnight stays and tent camping, reservation methods, and clinic availability may change from year to year. Please check the official website of each mountain hut for the latest information. (The opening periods are as of 2025.)
*The clinics at Nishiho Sanso, Hotakadake Sanso, Yarigatake Sanso, and Sugorokugoya are only open during the summer.
(Please check with each mountain hut to see if they will be open in 2025.)
Northern Alps Climbing Guide
It contains information on the situation and data on the Gifu Prefecture side of the Northern Alps.
