We know for sure that if we wanted to see snow, we would have to go to Okuhida, in the mountains of Northern Japan Alps. Beside its beautiful mountain ranges and fabulous ski resorts, Okuhida is also famous as a hotspring destination. That is where we headed to after our stay at Shirakawa-go.
A not so steep ski slope for beginners.
For challenges, this would be it.
The ridges become prominent only when winter and snow arrived.
We took the Shin-Hotaka Ropeway up 2150m to the observation upper deck.
As far as the eyes can see. What a spectacular view!
A lone lodge perched on the mountain range.
Closed-up. Wonder how much it is to stay a night there.
The cold and silent bring a vacuum stillness in the air. It is like looking at paintings in a quiet gallery.
This is a great hiking place in summer.
Us having fun 1.
Us having fun 2.
Us having fun 3.
We felt so deprived of snow that we played in it for awhile, so much so that we almost missed the last ride down. We spent our remaining evening at the ryokan where we soaked our tired bodies in the onsen. What a joy, though I was not courageous enough to use the open air onsen. It was simply too cold for me. Another time perhaps.
And another travel trip awaiting....
And another travel trip awaiting....
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