Chubu Sangaku National Park
Chubu Sangaku National Park is a rugged, high-altitude wilderness straddling the Japanese Alps. Known for sharp peaks, glacial valleys, and hot-spring routes, it’s a playground for long-distance trail hikers and alpine climbers.
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Geography
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Region | East Asia |
| Subregion | Eastern Asia |
| Country | Japan |
| State | NaganoGifuToyama |
| Timezone | AsiaTokyo |
| Latitude | 36.5 |
| Longitude | 137.75 |
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4:59 AM LOCAL TIMEChubu Sangaku National Park encapsulates a core section of the Japanese Alps across Nagano, Gifu, and Toyama prefectures. The park’s name comes from the “ Sangaku ” or ‘divine’ peaks such as Hotaka, Yari, and Norikura, whose snow-capped ridges and steep-sided valleys define its dramatic skyline. Covering roughly 1,600 square kilometers, the park offers a mix of long-distance trail routes, climbing objectives, and onsen-accessible crossings. Visitors come for multi-day hikes over high passes, glacial cirques, and to experience seasonal changes from alpine summer to snow-covered winter; key activities include summit ascents, crossing alpine plateaus, and hot spring bathing. Key points of access include Kamimura and Matsumoto in Nagano and Toyama transit hubs, with safety and proper alpine gear essential for many routes.
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