2017.03.15

Climbing to Musho (bell of fog) tower from Kirigamine nature protection center

You can walk up to Musho tower from Kirigamine nature protection center for 30 minutes by roundtrip. In Kirigamine nature protection center, you can learn the nature and history of Mt. Kirigamine. Guided walk is implemented from 11:00AM on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays, too. In Jul and Aug, held every day except for Wednesdays (closed). Fee: \100 (for insurance).

2017.03.15

Mt. Kirigamine, short driving in the sunset

Recommended for a fine day from late afternoon to sunset. Stop your car in Yashima wetland and take a relaxing walk in it first. Walking slowly around Yahima wetland, 3.7km, will take about one and half hour. Also join guided walk by Yashima visitor center. When the sun begins to set, go toward Kurumayama. Watching Yashima wetland below, you can enjoy the sun setting toward North alpine. After the sun has set, go to Fujimidai, where you can watch the color of the sky full of changes after sunset and the night view of Suwa. If the air is clear, you may also be able to see Mt. Fuji surrounded by Mt. Yatsugatake and South alpine.

2017.03.15

Enjoy big panorama and arts on highland 2,000m high!

Easy access by car to the height of 2,000m! Bigahara highland that extends to the highest point of Venus line. Also called the observatory of Shinshu, with a 360-degree big panorama including North alpine or Mt. Asama on a fine day. With Bigahara highland museum renowned for its Bell of amore as your base, enjoy the highland to the fullest!

2017.03.15

Mysterious trip on the paradise of moss

You really haven’t cared about what kind of creature moss is, have you? Even those not interested in moss will for sure be mesmerized by its beauty once they step into the forest of Mt. Kitayatsugatake. Experience it once, which will show you the different world you’ve never seen. Making of terrarium (a small moss forest) now very popular in Mugikusa hut. Enjoy creating the only one terrarium in the world with healing effect to decorate your room. Also known as the stage for the artwork of Mr. Tozankaii, “Reverberating green”. A healing moment with the beauty of trees and nature reflected on the surface of water. Mishaka pond reflecting sunset with its deep red is extremely beautiful.

2017.03.15

Days off of local people in early summer, slow driving to go around spots with exquisite views.

Course overview
One local’s days off in Jun. The popular spots usually a bit crowded in summer and fall will show their slightly different expressions in sprouting early summer. Slowly drive on Venus line of Jun that local people without doubt suggest is the best throughout all the 4 seasons.