Route: 8 Summits of Yatsugataki (Japan)

Yatsugataki is a volcanic range in Nagano. It runs in a north/south direction and attracts thousands of hikers annually. The route begins at the southern end of Yatsugataki and covers the first three mountains (Nishi, Amegasa, and Gongen) it then heads north to the highest peak Akadake (2899m) and follows a direct line north, along the ridge line to the only road (route 299, Mugikusa) that crosses this iconic range.