Best Summer Destinations In Koshinetsu

One Of The Three Biggest Firework Festivals In JapanNagaoka Firework Festival

Nagaoka Firework Festival is one of the three biggest firework festivals in Japan. The evening glow and the fireworks lighted the town of Nagaoka. You never get tired of the festival because they prepare the really amazing programs.

Grand Scenery Of Mt. Fuji And Three-Leaved AzaleaMt. Mitsutouge

Mitsutouge Mountain is known as a commanding spot of grand scenery with Mt. Fuji. At the end of May, three-leaved azalea blooms beautifully. If you're lucky, you can sometimes see the sea of clouds in the early morning.◎A climbing route from Tenkachaya side ( Mikasa pass) is easy to walk, and it's 1.5 hours climb to the top. Parking area is available, and also bus from Kawaguchiko Station. For people who want to enjoy mountain climbing, it's nice to start from Mitsutouge Station. By the way, Mt. Fuji in this pic is slightly covered with snow, because it snowed a lot in this year. So there's less snow as usual. The address is Mitsutouge Cottage, and it commands Mt. Fuji and Azalea together.

Beautiful Beech Grove With Fresh Greens, In The Season Of Spring Snow HoleForest Of Beauties (Bijin Bayashi)

’Forest Of Beauties (Bijin Bayashi)' is a forest of beech trees which are 90 years old. For it's a heavy snowfall area, the snow remains till May. But the scenery of the holes around trees appearing when the snow thaws, and the beautiful spring greens, make me feel the changing of seasons. ◎Parking area is available. And you can access by bus from Matsudai Station of Hokuetsu Express Hokuhoku Line.

Colorful Flowers Looking Up To Mt. FujiHananomiyako Park

August 1st. Sunflowers, zinia and yellow cosmos. Colorful and beautiful flowers will welcome us. I could have a great time with these flowers looking up to Mt. Fuji all around the fields.

Cool Hiking In Midsummer! The Beautiful Hida Mountains & Clear Azusa RiverKamikochi

Kamikochi is designated as a Japanese Natural Monument. You can enjoy pleasant hiking in the beautiful great nature. When you're hungry, take a rest in the shade of a tree, and the lunch you eat in front of the clear Azusa River tastes excellent.

Summer Pure Flowers Famous As The Best In The EastTakada Park

Takada Park is famous for cherry blossoms. In summer, you can see the lotus flowers at the whole moat, that is said to be the best in the East. On the refreshing summer morning, leaves and flowers repelling water could make you more refreshing. During the cool morning is the golden time to see the lotus flowers.◎Access: 10 min from Joetsu-takada IC, 10 min from Joetsu IC by car Event: Lotus Flower Festival is held in July

Flower Fields And Beautiful Reflections You Can See With The Mountains Of Japan's North AlpsHappo One Mountain Ridge

At Hakuba Happo Ridge in the early July, you can see the flower fields of alpine plants and mountain reflection on the lake as well as the view of Japan's North Alps slightly covered with snow. If you don't have enough strength, you can enjoy walking on the mountain ridge easily with gondola and lift!◎Parking area is available. From Nagano Station, you can access by express bus. Although sunny days will be the best, you can enjoy watching the small alpine plants wet with dew in the cloudy days.

The Clearest Sea In Sado & Beautiful Landscape Recognized By The WorldFutatsugame Beach

The northernmost of Sado, very tranquil time with so clear the Sea of Japan and great nature. Mysterious Futatsugame, that appears when the tide is low, is a world-recognized beautiful place you can find in Michelin Green Guide Japan as two-star.◎50 min by car from Ryotsu Port. You can swim in the sea till the middle of August. Go down to the beach from the steps beside SADO Futatsugame View Hotel.

Genuine Japanese Castle As It Was At That Time & Lovely Rabbits Matsumoto Castle

I could see the castle as a national treasure, and learn the construction at that time. Then, I met some lovely rabbits.