[Northern Alps Scenic View] A Winter Panorama of Mount Yari and the Hotaka Mountain Range from Mount Jonen

Mount Jonen, which offers a direct view of Mount Yari and the Hotaka mountain range.
I will introduce the grand panorama of the Northern Alps that unfolds in the clear winter air, along with photographs.

📍 Shooting Overview

• Mountain Name: Mount Jonen

• Mountain Range: Northern Alps

• Date: February 22, 2026

• Weather: Sunny, then cloudy

• Course: Mitsumata Trailhead → East Ridge → Mount Jonen

Mount Jonen is one of the best observation points in the Northern Alps, offering a direct view of Mount Yari and the Hotaka mountain range.
From the summit, a grand panorama unfolds, with the Hotaka mountain range and the ridge of Mount Chogatake stretching across Kamikochi, and further in the distance, you can see Mount Norikura, Mount Ontake, and the Tateyama mountain range.

📸 Photos and Comments

Sunrise from the East Ridge

The morning greeted from the East Ridge.
The silhouettes of Mount Fuji and the Yatsugatake mountains quietly emerge in the morning glow.

The East Ridge and Azumino

The East Ridge leading to Mount Jonen.
Beyond the white ridge, the city of Azumino spreads out quietly.

Mount Yari and the Hotaka mountain range viewed from Mount Jonen

Mount Yari and the Hotaka mountain range viewed from Mount Jonen.
The iconic peaks of the Northern Alps stand out clearly in the crisp winter air.

Kamikochi and the ridge of the Hotaka and Chogatake mountains

Kamikochi is below.
The Hotaka mountain range is on the right, and the ridge leading to Mount Chogatake is on the left.
A grand view that extends even further to Mount Norikura and Mount Ontake in the distance.

Omote-Ginza and Ura-Ginza Ridges (Otensho to Tsubakuro)

The Omote-Ginza ridge extending from Mt. Otensho to Mt. Tsubakuro.
Beyond that, you can see the mountain ranges of Ura-Ginza, and even further, the Tateyama Mountain Range and Mt. Tsurugi.

Panorama from the summit

The summit of Mt. Jonen in winter.
Faced with the 360-degree expanse of the Northern Alps, I find myself stopping in my tracks.

🌟 Comments

Mt. Jonen is one of the best viewpoints in the Northern Alps, offering a direct view of Mt. Yari and the Hotaka Mountain Range.
On clear days, you can even see as far as the Tateyama Mountain Range and Mt. Ontake.

Gazing at the ridge spreading out before me,
I am reminded once again of the scale and silence of the mountains.

It makes me want to come back to the mountains just to see this view.

🔗 Related Links

Detailed hiking record here
→ [Northern Alps] Mt. Jonen East Ridge | Snow conditions and trail confirmation

Conclusion

When you walk in the mountains,
sometimes you encounter scenery like this.

On to the next ridge.

See my previous scenic records here
▶ Magazine "Scenery Encountered on the Ridges | Records of Mountain Scenery"

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