Kitayama 3413, Chino, Nagano Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥2,500
Mount Kurumayama Highlands offers stunning panoramic views and outdoor activities. Easily accessible by car or bus from Chino Station, it features a 1925m peak reachable by lift or a scenic 40-minute hike. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views of the Japanese Alps, Mount Fuji, and fields of alpine flowers. The highlands are especially beautiful in early morning or late afternoon when the Nikko kisuge flowers are in bloom. With ample parking and well-maintained trails, it's perfect for a day trip.
Elevation: 1925 meters. Parking: 2000 spaces for standard cars.