Notable viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture
Yakushi Valley
ヤクシ谷
Yakushi Valley is a viewpoint in Toyama Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture.
Yakushi Valley: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Yakushi Valley
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
Visiting Yakushi Valley: tips
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
How to reach Yakushi Valley — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.44994, 137.49039. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Yakushi Valley
- Lake Arimine · lake · Toyama Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
- Mt. Washiba · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
- 称名滝 · waterfall · Nakaniikawa · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mount Yumiori · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
- 立蔵神社 · temple · Toyama Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
- Oyama Shrine · temple · Nakaniikawa · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mount Yari · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mount Tsubakuro · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
- Hotaka Mountains · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
- Nissekiji 大岩山 日石寺 · Buddhist site · Nakaniikawa · ~32 km · Must-see
- 剱大滝 · waterfall · Nakaniikawa · ~32 km · Must-see
- Kamikōchi · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~32 km · Must-see
- Hirayu Waterfall · waterfall · Gifu Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see
- Mt. Goryu · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~41 km · Must-see
- 千光寺 · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~43 km · Must-see
- Keta Wakayama Shrine · temple · Gifu Prefecture · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mt. Karamatsu · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~44 km · Must-see
- 林昌寺 · Buddhist site · Gifu Prefecture · ~45 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Yakushi Valley
- Mt. Washiba · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
- Mount Yumiori · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mount Yari · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mount Tsubakuro · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
- Hotaka Mountains · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
- Kamikōchi · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~32 km · Must-see
- Mt. Goryu · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~41 km · Must-see
- Mt. Karamatsu · viewpoint · Toyama Prefecture · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mt. Norikura · viewpoint · Gifu Prefecture · ~48 km · Must-see
- Mt. Shirouma · viewpoint · Kita-Azumi · ~52 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Yakushi Valley?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Yakushi Valley?
Nearby: Lake Arimine (lake, 6 km), Mt. Washiba (viewpoint, 14 km), 称名滝 (waterfall, 18 km), Mount Yumiori (viewpoint, 18 km), 立蔵神社 (temple, 20 km), Oyama Shrine (temple, 22 km).
Is Yakushi Valley worth visiting?
Yakushi Valley is listed as a notable viewpoint in Toyama Prefecture on Spotwander.