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The Mirror of the Sky in the Japanese Northern Alps: Hakuba Happo Pond. Nestled in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, Happo Pond sits at an altitude of 2,060 meters along the Hakuba mountain range (on the ridgeline leading to Mt. Karamatsu). It is a unique alpine wetland formed naturally by melted snow and rainwater. Renowned for its mirror-like, crystal-clear water, it perfectly reflects the majestic Hakuba Three Mountains (Mt. Shirouma, Mt. Shakushi, and Mt. Shiroumayari), earning it the reputation as the most dreamlike "Mirror of the Sky" in the Japanese Northern Alps. Access: Despite being in a high-mountain environment over 2,000 meters above sea level, visitors can easily reach the Happo-ike Mountain Hut (elevation 1,830m) via a scenic three-stage lift system. From there, it is just a pleasant 70-minute hike (one way) to Happo Pond. The trail to the pond is known as the "Happo-one Nature Trail," boasting rich alpine flora and a vibrant ecosystem. The path passes through a unique serpentine rock geology, which nurtures many distinct and rare alpine plants. Summer (July to August) is peak bloom season, where you can admire flowers like Nikko Kisuge (daylilies) and Shirouma Asatsuki while enjoying the cool alpine breeze—making it the ultimate summer escape. Hiking Trail Overview: Starting from the top lift station (Happo-ike Mountain Hut), there are two main routes to choose from: Boardwalk Route (Left Fork): A gentler, fully planked wooden boardwalk that is exceptionally friendly to beginners, families, or visitors wearing standard sneakers. Ridge Trail Route (Right Fork): A rocky mountain path filled with rugged stones. While it requires a bit more ankle stability, it offers a much broader and open panoramic view. Hike At-A-Glance: Round-Trip Distance: Approx. 3.7 km Hike Time: Approx. 2–3 hours round trip (including breaks and photo stops) Elevation Gain/Loss: Approx. 260 m Timestamps: 00:00 Video Intro 00:54 Heading to Hakuba Happo Gondola Station 01:50 Taking the Lifts up the Mountain 04:10 Trekking Starts! 08:23 Breathtaking Scenery of Dreamy Happo Pond 08:53 Break & Heading Down 11:21 Hotel Route-Inn Komagane Travel Information: Hakuba Happo Pond & Lift Info: https://www.happo-one.jp/ Hotel Route-Inn Komagane: https://www.route-inn.co.jp/hotel_lis...