Hotels in Chubu, Japan

Chubu sits in central Japan, home to the towering Japanese Alps and heavy snowfall that turns the region into a winter sports paradise from December to March, with temperatures often dropping to 23°F (-5°C) in mountain villages like Hakuba. Come summer, July temperatures hit 86°F (30°C) in the cities, making it perfect for hiking Kamikochi's alpine trails or exploring Kanazawa's Kenroku-en Garden without the crowds. If you visit in spring, you can see cherry blossoms along the 400-year-old Shirakawa-go farmhouses, while autumn brings vibrant leaves to the 17th-century Matsumoto Castle.