Nearly 70% of Japan's land area is mountainous. Since most of this is forested, far over half of the country's total area (66%) is covered with forest. Several volcanic ranges running through the country that is called "JAPAN ALPS" gives it great features. Wherever you goes in Japan,  you will be impressed by the many places of scenic nature beauty. Also there are many ski resort that can be great hiking course in summer.

BACK to Japanese version "Shikotsu-Toya National Park" is located the northern island of Japan. This park (230sq miles) combines some of most beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains "Takachiho Miyazaki" has many attractive places to visit. People enjoy paddling canoes in summer!   "Mt. Aso" situated in the southern island. This is created when the dome of a gigantic volcano collapsed about 50,000 years ago. It is still an active and impressive volcano.  Ski is one of the most popular sports. many ski resort. Enjoy skiing in Japan Alps Enter shop Cookbook Delivery Terms Japan Travel Home Page

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