Shiroumadake 2932m to Hakubayari Onsen is an intermediate two-day traverse on the Hakuba ridgeline. It’s a beautiful route with the iconic white peak always in view and an amazing outdoor hot spring at Hakubayari. The route described here starts at Tsugaike ropeway and is easier and more scenic than the often closed snowvalley daisekkei. ⏲︎ Time: 14-15h ✎ Kanji: 白馬岳 ⚲ Location: Nagano ↔ Distance: 22km ✮ Difficulty: Intermediate ᨒ Elevation Gain: 2000m ☀ Multiday ☉ Hi

Norikuradake is an active volcano and scenic dayhike in Nagano. The hike is easy to access by bus and suitable for beginners.

Kashimayaridake (鹿島槍ヶ岳) is a strenuous dayhike in the Northern Alps. The peak has beautiful views and lots of elevation gain.