Midagahara The large highland is 1,930m high, 20km form east to west, and 3km from north to south. Some marshy ponds called Gakita and lovely alpine plants soften the heart. Highland bus Trekking along the peaks of Tateyama is like hiking in the clouds. Mt.Tsurugi-dake (2,998m) This is the most rugged mountain in the Japan Alps range, and a mecca for modern mountain climbers in Japan. Tamadono spring at Tateyama Water welling up at the base of Mt.Tateyama (3,015m) is the highest in the country, and known as one of the best springs in Japan. Jigokudani (Hell Valley) Jigokudani is a thirty five minute walk from Murodo bus terminal. There is a legend that if you come here, you can meet the spirits of deceased loved ones.

As the season's color changes to a stronger green, the varied voices of life on Mt.Tateyama join in,singing the glories of summer. On the beautiful Midagahara highland, a repository of alpine plants can be found. Around the rest house, bird watchers may catch a glimpse of snow grouses with their fledglings. During the summer months, Tateyama is bustling with mountain climbers. At 3,000 meters, it is an ideal place to escape the heat. Mt. Oyama (3,003m), main peak of Mt. Tateyama shines in the summer light Cotton Grass in Midagahara highland and Gakita ponds Mikurigaike Pond (circumference:600m, depth:15m) Brimming with mysterious blue,the surface of this high mountain lake quietly reflects Mt.Tateyama. There is a legend that a huge serpent lives in this pond.

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