Best Spots With Great Nature In Koshinetsu

Like a Piece of Painting! The World of Blue and Yellow Covering Everything.Kamikochi

It's the wonderful scenery created by the nature. Colored leaves are like painting and a pond of clear water reflects the sky to be beautiful cobalt blue.

Beautiful Mt. Fuji Over The Lake KawaguchiLake Kawaguchi

Though it was cloudy, we could see Mt. Fuji beautifully. As we see, it's cool from wherever we see it. Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, they are very stunning.

Beautiful Misty Reflections Of GreensMishaka-ike Pond

In the world of painting 'Vibrant Green' by Kaii Higashiyama, a thick fog falls, flows then disperses. I wanted to see the mystic scene changing every moment.

Like A Diorama! The View Of Autumn Mountain Surface Seen From A National Route Of Highest LocationShibu Touge Pass

Shiga-Kusatsu Kogen Route running along the Gumma-Nagano border is located at the highest position of Japan's national routes. From here, green carpets of gregarious bamboo, red and yellow dots of shrubs are seen like a autumn colored diorama.

Too Beautiful ReflectionLake Yamanaka

Lake Yamanaka has the largest area among the Fuji Five Lakes. It is also one of the best viewing points for Mt. Fuji. There are various photo spots, but this place where Mt. Fuji reflects is popular with photographers.

Blessing From Mt.Fuji! Mysterious Cobalt Blue Springs Of Oshino HakkaiOshino Hakkai (Eight Ponds)

Oshino Hakkai is spring water from Mt.Fuji. The spring water is breathtakingly beautiful as to see the all fish and the bottom of the pond. Here is a place of belief together with Mt.Fuji since the old times, and a precious site for the local people.◎Access: 15min by car from Kawaguchiko IC of Chuou Speedway

Mt.Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko and KochiaOishi Park

Kochia in full bloom. The collaboration with Mt. Fuji is a superb view. Next to Oishi Park, there are ❲ Hana Terrace ❳ various shops where you can have lunch while looking at Mt. Fuji. The croissants are crispy and delicious. There are many kinds such as cream, red bean paste, and chocolate. There are also cafes such as Shine Muscat Parfait, so I get lost. I'm also happy that dogs are allowed on the terrace seats.

Above The Clouds! Beautiful And Magnificent Kar Created By GlaciersSenjojiki Kar

Kar is the land created by glacial erosion. At the Japan Central Alps, Senjojiki Kar, you can see the different sceneries that change every seasons such as flowers and colored leaves. When you get off the ropeway and stand at 2612 meters above the ground, there's a superb panoramic view that I can say worth seeing.

The View Of Mt. Fuji From Amari-yama MountainMt. Amari

You can go up to the high of Amari-yama Mountain, and see Mt. Fuji in the distance after climbing a little. Under the good condition, you can see the sea of clouds, town, and Mt. Fuji at the same time.

A Little Known But Beautiful WaterfallRyugaeshi-no Taki Waterfall

Though a famous waterfall in Karuizawa is Shiraito, there's a little known one in its downstream. The contrast of white falling in the fresh green was very beautiful. When I visited here, the lights of the sun through the leaves make the fall more beautiful.◎Access: going from the old Karuizawa Ginza Street to the old Mikasa Hotel, you can find Mikasa Gate of Shiraito Highland Way. One way for 400 yen, and round trip for 600 yen.

Nanatsugama Five-Level Falls And Autumn Colored Leaves Nishizawa Valley

Nishizawa Valley is a famous spot to see autumn colors in Yamanashi. The circumference is 10 kilometers and it takes 3 or 4 hours walk, so you need appropriate outfit! I enjoyed beautiful nature of Nishizawa Valley, and went to the innermost Nanatsugama Five Level Falls. There're many other waterfalls on the way. And, the scenery of autumn colors and falls is breathtakingly beautiful. ◎Best season for autumn colors is from the late October to the early November. The road is bad and up-and-down, so just sneaker is not sufficient.

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.

Autumn Is Best Season For Beautiful Sea Of Clouds & Rising SunKurumayama Highlands

Kurumayama Highlands is located along Shinshu Venus Line. Climbing beginners can easily access here for the ropeway. Autumn's cold air, beautiful sea of clouds, and mountains of Shinshu area. I want many people to feel the greatness of nature.◎From Suwa IC of Chu'ou Speed way, enter the Venus Line from Route 152. Then, from Saku IC of Joshin'etsu Speed way, toward Shirakaba-ko Lake on Route 142. The lift works every Sunday from 5:00 am till November 5th.

100% Pure Hot Spring Onsen With Beautiful View Of Japanese Northern AlpsOmuro Onsen Makiba-no Yu

Located on the top of the hill, this onsen is spacious and quiet. You can feel relaxed with the twitters of birds and mountain view. Also the stone sauna is available.◎Fee: 500 yen. If you use the stone sauna, please bring bathrobe or something.

30 Thousand Trees Of Vivid Azalea Shining In The Blue Sky Tsurumine Park

Tsurumine Park is admired as the best place of azalea among Chubu Region (nine prefectures located in the middle of a main island of Japan). There're 30 kinds and 30 thousand trees of azalea blooming on the slope. You can enjoy the flower for a long term for azalea has various time of blooming as its kinds and colors. The clear blue sky and beautiful azalea in May, why don't you leave yourself to them?◎By car, 5 min from JR Okaya Station, or 10 min from Okaya IC of Chu'ou Speedway. Azalea Festival in every May, and from May 3rd in 2018.

Cruise Tour Of Strangely Shaped Rocks & Caves, And Feeding SeagullsSasagawa Nagare Cruise

Scenic town of beautiful contrast of the blue sea and white rocks. Strangely shaped rocks are like energetic sculptures of nature. Feeding the seagulls flying around the ship, you can feel winds of the Sea of Japan and freedom of your journey.◎You need to check the timetable beforehand, because there're a few trains or bus to Kuwagawa Station. The cruise doesn't need reservations. And, the local specialties, oysters and salmon are delicious in this area.

One Of The Three Most Scenic Train Stations Commanding Seasonal Zenkoji Daira Basin Obasute Station

Obasute Station, one of the three most scenic train stations in Japan, is located at the top of steep slope, and the train climbs by the method called switch-buck, that is rare in Japan. On the top of the slope, you can see the beautiful scenery of Zenkoji Daira Basin, such as apricot, cherry blossoms, and Obasute terraced rice fields known for 'the moon reflected in all rice fields (Tagoto-no Tsuki)'.◎Parking area is available. By car, 15 min from Koshoku IC of Nagao Speedway. 3 min from Obasute SA Smart Inter. You can enter the station for free.

Mt. Fuji And SunriseShoji Lake

We can see the beautiful collaboration of Mt. Fuji and the sun rises above Shoji Lake. There're sometimes so many clouds that you can't see them clearly, so it'll be better to visit here many times.◎Chu'ou Speed Way: 18km from Kawaguchiko IC, 30km from Ichinomiyamisaka IC, or 19km from Kofu Minami IC. Higashi Fujigoko Speed Way: 18.5km from Fujiyochida IC.

The Clear Air Of The World Of Some Degrees Below ZeroShiga Kogen Highlands

Shiga Kogen Highlands To Enjoy Skiing. Though we were frozen in the world of some degrees below zero, the air was so clear and so beautiful snowy landscape we can't see in my town, that I was moved from the beginning to end of my trip.