[2025 Okaya Attraction] Travel Guide for Takabotchi Highlands (Updated May)

🏞️ Kamikochi (Matsumoto City) Located at an altitude of approximately 1,500 meters, this mountain resort offers breathtaking views of the Azusa River and the Hotaka Mountain Range. The view from the iconic Kappa Bridge is particularly stunning, attracting many visitors from spring to autumn. 🌄 Takabocchi Highlands (Okaya City and Shiojiri City) From this highland at an altitude of 1,665 meters, you can enjoy panoramic views of Lake Suwa, Mount Fuji, and the Northern Alps. The sea of clouds at sunrise and sunset, as well as the night views, make it a favorite spot for photography enthusiasts. 🌲 Cedar Avenue of Togakushi Shrine Okusha (Nagano City) This sacred path lined with cedar trees over 400 years old exudes a solemn atmosphere. The approximately 2-kilometer-long trail allows visitors to experience both nature and history as they walk through. 💧 Atera Gorge (Okuwa Village, Kiso District) Known for its crystal-clear waters dubbed "Atera Blue," this gorge is a popular summer destination for those seeking coolness. The autumn foliage also offers stunning scenery. 🏯 Matsumoto Castle (Matsumoto City) A National Treasure, this castle features a five-story, six-floor keep and is known for its striking black exterior, earning it the nickname "Crow Castle." The contrast with cherry blossoms in spring or snow in winter is particularly captivating.

#japantrip The view is simply amazing!! You can see Lake Suwa below, the surrounding cityscape, and Mt. Fuji in the distance. The night view of Mt. Fuji is also amazing, and if the conditions are right, you can enjoy the spectacular combination of Mt. Fuji and the sea of clouds. The best time to see this spectacular view is from October to November, when the nights are cold. If it rains the day before, is cloudy in the afternoon, and is sunny the next morning, there is a high probability of seeing the sea of clouds.

I went to "Takabocchi Plateau" in #Shiojiri City, #Nagano Prefecture ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ Takabocchi Plateau, where Rin-chan camped in "Yuru Camp" ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ One of the roads was closed, so I climbed up the forest road (ง🔥Д🔥)ง The road was a bit rough, so if you're on a motorcycle, it might be dangerous:( ;´•ᴗ•): The Shinobi-chan was especially light and had thin tires, so it slid along as it went The view was open when we reached the top, and the whole area was covered in a golden world of Japanese pampas grass✿ﾟ❀.(*´▽`*)❀.ﾟ✿ We parked the bike at the observation deck, and walked from there to the top｡｡｡"8-(*o･ω･)o tek tek The view from the top was absolutely beautifulΣ( °-° )Wow We could see Lake Suwa, as well as the Northern and Southern Alpsฅ( ̳> ·̫ < ̳ฅ)Kyaa Unfortunately, Mt. Fuji was hidden by clouds(；-_-) The time we went was just right, and the sunset was beautiful(ˊo̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ˋ)♡ It's dangerous to go down after dark, so I decided to go down before the sun sets d(＞∀＜)b 🏍Takabocchi Plateau🏍 Address: Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture Opening hours: 24 hours #NaganoTourism #NaganoTrip #NaganoPrefectureTourism #NaganoTrip