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Located in 37 Nakao, Onsengu, Okuhida, Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture, Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma is a 4-star hotel situated in one of Japan 's onsen towns.  Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma Details Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma can easily be remembered for its unique rocky mountain-like facade but those who have stayed there would probably remember it for its spacious rooms, great food, and the stunning scenery that surrounds it. Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma - Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma facade The mini playground in front of the hotel Yup we had to leave our shoes here before entering the hotel Bike rentals Speaking of spacious rooms, the hotel has a total of 14 rooms. Each room measures 70 square meters. Hotel room rates cost around $100 to $200 depending on the season and promos (which they usually have). These rooms are equipped with an air conditioning unit, refrigerator, safety deposit box, TV, and

Located deep in the Hida Mountain Range in the western regions of Nagano Prefecture, Kamikochi  ( 上高地 ) is a popular remote tourist destination that offers one of the most spectacular views of what is dubbed as Japan 's Northern Alps.   Kamikochi  ( 上高地 ) Kamikochi Details The name Kamikochi could be translated to " upper highland " due to its topographic characteristics. To be more exact, Kamikochi is a 15-kilometer long plateau in the Azusa River Valley. It is surrounded by four of Japan's highest peaks namely Yakedake (2455m), Nishihotakadake (2909), Maehotakadake (3090m), and Okuhotakadake (3190m).  Kamikochi - Nagano Prefecture The male and female kappa... Kamikochi's mascot In the past, Kamikochi was one of the main sources of logs in the region. However, due to the sudden interest in recreational mountaineering in Japan brought by the writings of Reverend Walter Weston , a lot of locals lobbied to preserve the Kamikochi area and the Northern