Healing by Cycling & Hiking at the Foot of the Japan Alps＜4 hr＞

StartHotaka Station

Bicycle 40 min (6.7 km)

Karasu River Gorge Park/Hiking (stay 60 min)

Following the Karasu River, which travels east and west from the source in the Japan Alps, leads to a wide riverside and forest area. (Free entry.)

Bicycle 25 min (4.5 km)

Northern Alps Ranch Farm Shop (stay 15 min)

Take a break and eat soft-serve ice cream

Foothill Line

Many charming small shops and restaurants can be found here.

Bicycle 6 min (1.3 km)

Hot Spring Foot Bath (stay 20 min)

This foot bath (free) features the legendary statue of eight enormous stone demon faces.

Bicycle 15 min (4.3 km)

GoalHotaka Station