Tateshina
(Source: ami diary)
Rare highland plants
In summer, Tateshina is filled with people who like trekking or mountaineering who enjoy observing rare highland plants on their way. The best season to see these plants would be the end of June to the middle of August. Why don't you enjoy watching fragile yet beautiful highland plants while taking a pleasant walk?
(Source: 白馬日和♪)
A road in the middle of the highland, Venus Line
There are several touristic roads in Japan. The Venus Line is one of them. This road became a famous touristic spot since you can drive through the peaceful highland, wetland, plants, farms, and so on. In spring, you can see melting snow and green leaves. In summer, green trees shines under the blue sky. In fall, autumn leaves illuminate the place. Enjoy the panoramic view of the landscape in every season from here.
(Source: ばりろく / PIXTA(ピクスタ) )
Great view from observatories
On the Venus Line, you will see several observatories on the way. Among those, I recommend Venus Observatory, Fujimidai Parking, and Kurumayamagata Parking. Although the views look very beautiful at each spot anytime of the day, I recommend Fujimidai Parking. You won't believe how beautiful Mt. Fuji appears from here.
(Source: 風景写真春秋)
Autumn leaves fill the mountain
During autumn, Tateshina looks stunning! The whole mountain turns golden. Therefore, it is a great spot to appreciate autumn leaves. You can catch sight of autumn leaves from the summit of the mountain in September. The colors will spread down the mountain from mid-October to November.
(Source: Beautiful Life)
Megami Lake
It is an artificial lake situated in Takeshina-machi, Kitasaku, Nagano. Here, you can enjoy boating or kayaking in summer. There are also fireworks in August. In winter, on the other hand, you can enjoy snow-shoeing, driving on ice and cross-country skiing on the iced surface of the lake. You won't get bored here all year long.
(Source: 信州の自然と環境)
Kita Yatsugadake Ropeway
On the northern edge of Yatsugadake Mountains, there is a ropeway going back and forth between "Kita Yokodake" and "Shimagare yama." From the 1,771-m-high Sanroku Station, it takes about 7 min to reach the 2,237 m-high Sancho Station. Enjoy the view of the landscape from up in the air.
(Source: youtube)
Tsuboniwa Shizen-en
Getting off the ropeway at the Sancho Station, situated at an altitude of 2,237 m, there is a park, called Tsuboniwa Shinzen-en, where nature looks like a piece of art. In fact, this garden was created naturally after Yokodake Mountain erupted a long time ago and filled this place with lava. Therefore, at Mt. Shimagare, you can still see the stripes made of dead trees. It looks quite mysterious.
(Source: ゴブリンのつれづれ写真日記)
Nagato Bokujo
Situated at 1400-m, on the highlands, a 211 hectare grassland is where 200 milking cows are raised. Therefore, many milk-related products such as milk, icecream and cheese, are manufactured in this farm. They are sold in a resting house and a shop located inside the farm. The taste of the icecream is rich and amazing!
(Source: スカイウォーター / PIXTA(ピクスタ) )
(Source: ami diary)
Rare highland plants
In summer, Tateshina is filled with people who like trekking or mountaineering who enjoy observing rare highland plants on their way. The best season to see these plants would be the end of June to the middle of August. Why don't you enjoy watching fragile yet beautiful highland plants while taking a pleasant walk?
(Source: 白馬日和♪)
A road in the middle of the highland, Venus Line
There are several touristic roads in Japan. The Venus Line is one of them. This road became a famous touristic spot since you can drive through the peaceful highland, wetland, plants, farms, and so on. In spring, you can see melting snow and green leaves. In summer, green trees shines under the blue sky. In fall, autumn leaves illuminate the place. Enjoy the panoramic view of the landscape in every season from here.
(Source: ばりろく / PIXTA(ピクスタ) )
Great view from observatories
On the Venus Line, you will see several observatories on the way. Among those, I recommend Venus Observatory, Fujimidai Parking, and Kurumayamagata Parking. Although the views look very beautiful at each spot anytime of the day, I recommend Fujimidai Parking. You won't believe how beautiful Mt. Fuji appears from here.
(Source: 風景写真春秋)
Autumn leaves fill the mountain
During autumn, Tateshina looks stunning! The whole mountain turns golden. Therefore, it is a great spot to appreciate autumn leaves. You can catch sight of autumn leaves from the summit of the mountain in September. The colors will spread down the mountain from mid-October to November.
(Source: Beautiful Life)
Megami Lake
It is an artificial lake situated in Takeshina-machi, Kitasaku, Nagano. Here, you can enjoy boating or kayaking in summer. There are also fireworks in August. In winter, on the other hand, you can enjoy snow-shoeing, driving on ice and cross-country skiing on the iced surface of the lake. You won't get bored here all year long.
(Source: 信州の自然と環境)
Kita Yatsugadake Ropeway
On the northern edge of Yatsugadake Mountains, there is a ropeway going back and forth between "Kita Yokodake" and "Shimagare yama." From the 1,771-m-high Sanroku Station, it takes about 7 min to reach the 2,237 m-high Sancho Station. Enjoy the view of the landscape from up in the air.
(Source: youtube)
Tsuboniwa Shizen-en
Getting off the ropeway at the Sancho Station, situated at an altitude of 2,237 m, there is a park, called Tsuboniwa Shinzen-en, where nature looks like a piece of art. In fact, this garden was created naturally after Yokodake Mountain erupted a long time ago and filled this place with lava. Therefore, at Mt. Shimagare, you can still see the stripes made of dead trees. It looks quite mysterious.
(Source: ゴブリンのつれづれ写真日記)
Nagato Bokujo
Situated at 1400-m, on the highlands, a 211 hectare grassland is where 200 milking cows are raised. Therefore, many milk-related products such as milk, icecream and cheese, are manufactured in this farm. They are sold in a resting house and a shop located inside the farm. The taste of the icecream is rich and amazing!
(Source: スカイウォーター / PIXTA(ピクスタ) )
