Hotaka Mountains: Day Trip from Nagoya (142 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hotaka Mountains is a mountain in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, about 142 km in a straight line from Nagoya Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Nagoya for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 穂高岳 |
| Location | Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shin-Shimashima Station – about 19.1 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 142 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 202 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 224 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 3,190 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 600 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.28917, 137.64806 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shin-Shimashima Station, about 19.1 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (穂高岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ainodake – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Mount Nishihotaka – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Mount Minami – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Naka – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Mount Okumaru – Mountain, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.