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What’s New
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At an altitude of 2,857m, Mount Jonen (常念岳) is one the highest peaks in all of the Northern Alpine range and overlooks the vast majority of Azumino as well as the neighbouring Kamikochi area. Having lived in Jonen’s shadow for …Read more »
June 12, 2009 Activities
May 2 to May 17, 2009 This huge festival takes place only once every 20 years, so don’t miss it! The entire wooden shrine was rebuilt after 127 years and the festival is being held to welcome the God back …Read more »
May 1, 2009 EventsMiscellaneous
April and May sees the start of the hiking season in Azumino. We climbed Mt. Hikarijoyama on April 18th. We enjoyed a great view of the cherry blossom canopy and the Alps. Mt. Hikarijoyama is 912m high and can be …Read more »
April 29, 2009 Activities
