Tips for Japanese Alps

Hello! I will be renting a car for a portion of an upcoming trip this fall and would like recommendations on paces to stop or visit in the Alps region.

Rough plan right now (nothing booked) is to rent a car in Kanazawa and travel to Takayama and Kamikochi area.

Are there any off-the-beaten-path scenic locations or hikes hat anyone would recommend in these areas or elsewhere in the Alps region?

Thanks!

by Skoople