Ontakesan 3067 is an active volcano at the border of Gifu and Nagano. The volcanic plateau is huge with multiple peaks, huts and lakes.

Norikuradake is an active volcano and scenic dayhike in Nagano. The hike is easy to access by bus and suitable for beginners.

Mount Ena is one of the 100 famous mountains and an easy dayhike in Gifu. There are some nice views and a bit of challenge on the way up.