Japan Alps is a travel guide to the seven-city region at the foot of Japan’s three great mountain ranges — the Northern (Hida), Central (Kiso) and Southern (Akaishi) Alps. The seven cities — Hida, Toyama, Omachi, Takayama, Azumino, Matsumoto and Shiojiri — anchor the area for travellers.
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