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  • Shingu Inosawa Ukishima Shokubutsu Gunraku (Ukishima-no Mori Island)
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    Wakayama Pref. Shingushi Ukijima 3-38
    This is a fantastical forest on a 5,000 square meter isle. Made up completely of peat moss, the isle floats atop the water. Over 130 varieties of indigenous flora, including prairie sphagnum and cinnamon ferns thrive here. Selected as a national natural monument in 1927, One can stroll in and around the island boardwalks.
    Shingu Inosawa Ukishima Shokubutsu Gunraku (Ukishima-no Mori Island) image
  • Ginzandaira Basin
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    Nigata Pref. Uonumashi Utsuno
    Ginzandaira is a basin in the Shimo-oritate district of Uonuma City that is ringed by mountains, including peaks such as Mt. Arasawa-dake and Mt. Echigo Komaga-dake that rise to over 2,000 meters. It lies within the boundaries of the Echigo Sanzan-Tadami Quasi-National Park. Visitors can enjoy marvelous views of the imposing mountains and Lake Okutadami; there are campsites and hotel accommodation in the vicinity, along with hot springs, a multi-purpose activity center, boat trips, etc., making this a place where visitors can relax and enjoy nature.
    Ginzandaira Basin image
  • Nabedaira Highlands
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    Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture Okuhida Onsengou Shinhotaka Hot Spring
    The Nabedaira Highlands sit at an elevation of 1305 meters, creating a relaxing space with natural walking routes and wild flower gardens for you to enjoy. The Shin-Hotaka Visitor Center, Sangaku-kan, holds many events and provides information on how you can best enjoy the Northern Alps and Okuhida. The natural walking routes in the highlands stretch for 2.3 kilometers, which becomes a snow-shoe hiking course in winter.
    Nabedaira Highlands image
  • Sugo Highlands
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    Gifu Pref. Hidashi Furukawachousugou Plateau
    Spreading across the southern foothills of Takayama, the Sugo highlands are a place for fully enjoying beautiful nature, from the blessings of the mountain to the flow of water from springs in limestone caves to a hundred or so creeks flowing into town. In the vicinity of these clear springs, natural wasabi (horseradish) appears in spring, followed by the Sansai Festival from late May to early June and the Kinoko Festival in October. During September’s Fall Festival, there is a dedication ceremony for Sugo Shishi—an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property for Gifu Prefecture. It’s well worth a look!
  • Hiraniwa Highland
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamagata cho Kuji shi Iwate prefecture
    Hiraniwa Highland is on an 800-meter high plateau. Its home to Japan’s largest white birch forest, with a total of over 310,000 trees that stretch alone National Route 281 for around four kilometers. The Japanese azaleas in June and the fall leaves are truly stunning sights.
    Hiraniwa Highland image
  • Mikigahara
    Travel / Tourism
    Okayama prefecture Maniwa shi mountain
    Mikigahara is a scenic spot in the Hiruzen Highlands that offers marvelous views of Mt. Hiruzen and Mt. Daisen. It is famous as the area in Japan that has the largest number of Jersey cows. From spring through into autumn, the Jersey cows are allowed to graze freely on the hills, enabling visitors to enjoy a peaceful, bucolic landscape. There are several leisure facilities in the area, including a Jersey cow petting zoo, the Hiruzen crane gardens, barbecue sites, etc., and Mikigahara attracts large numbers of tourist visitors throughout the year.
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  • Okawara Highland
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    Tokushima Prefecture Northe-gun SANAGAWANA village Okawara
    Okawara Highland is a vast 120 hectare highland plateau stretching east from the peak of Mt. Asahigamaru. During the early summer months around 30,000 hydrangeas can be seen in full bloom. There are also wind turbines located up here making for idyllic views for visitors to enjoy.
    Okawara Highland image
  • Mt. Tanikawa – Tenjindaira
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    Minakami cho Yunoso Tone-gun, Gunma prefecture
    A plateau stretching out through the base of Mt. Tanigawa—a 1,977-meter-tall mountain at the border of Gunma and Niigata prefectures. In winter, it functions as a ski hill. In the spring and summer, you can enjoy walking here through the skunk cabbage, rhododendron, and other flowers.
    Mt. Tanikawa – Tenjindaira image
  • Mamenbara Plateau
    Travel / Tourism
    Chiba Pref. Isumigunotakimachi Tsutsumori A landmark
    The plateau 340 meters high in the Kiyosumi Mountains is well-known in the Kanto region as an exquisite place for hydrangeas. In 1951, the Reverend Minowa Hiuke revived this abandoned Buddhist temple and planted hydrangeas, which extensively cover an area called Tenbaien around Myohosho-ji Temple—with over 20,000 plants. Every July, the entire area is beautifully adorned with blue, purple, and white flowers blooming.
    Mamenbara Plateau image
  • Komakusa Daira
    Travel / Tourism
    Zao-cho, Kariya-gun, Miyagi prefecture
    This is one of the scenic spots in the Zao Mountain Range, accessible on foot from the parking lot on the Zao Echo Line. It got its name because there used to be groups of the plant komakusa along the roadside. As you climb the promenade, a dynamic landscape unfolds along with the exposed red-hued bedrock. Kaerazuno Falls with its 45-meter drop and Furiko Falls are visible from the concrete observatory. The Zao Echo Line closes for winter between November and April.
    Komakusa Daira image
  • Zao Bodaira Highland
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    Yamagata Pref. Kaminoyamashi Zaou Bokpyeong Highlands
    This highland area on the western flank of Mt. Zao is located about 1,000 meters above sea level. With facilities like a pension village, a campground, and an azalea park, visitors enjoy the highland's natural environment year-round. It has a ski field and cross-country skiing courses. In 2014 it was a venue for the Yamagata Juhyo (Ice Monsters) National Athletic Meet. Located 30 minutes from Kamiyama City via the Zao Echo Line, many travelers visit for trekking.
    Zao Bodaira Highland image
  • Tengendai Highland
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    Yamagata Pref. Yonezawashi Sumomoyama
    This highland area is located in Sumomoyama, Yonezawa City. It has the trailhead for shortest route up Mt. Nishi-Agatsuma and can be reached by the Tengendai Ropeway from Yumoto Station in Seki, Yonezawa City. Its trekking course has great views of Mt. Zao and Mt. Chokai and lots of alpine plants. There's also a ski field with a roughly six-month long season. It features high quality powder, and its longest run is 6,000 meters.
    Tengendai Highland image
  • Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort/Panorama Park
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Minamiuonuma-gun Yuzawamachi Yuzawa 490
    This alpine plant botanical garden within walking distance of Echigo-Yuzawa onsen town is about eight minute walk from Echigo-Yuzawa Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen Line. It is a seven minute ride on the ropeway to the peak, with a gorgeous view over the town the whole way. Open from late April to November, they offer walking and hiking tours through a garden of about 200 kinds of alpine plant, including the rare Himalayan blue poppy. Their activities like the Zipline Adventure, offering a thrilling ride through the trees, are also quite popular.
    Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort/Panorama Park image
  • Sasagamine Highland
    Travel / Tourism
    Nigata Pref. Myoukoushi Suginosawa
    This highland sits at 1,300 meters above sea level at the foot of Mt. Myoko, chosen as one of Japan's 100 famous mountains. It is 40 minutes by car from the Myoko Kogen Interchange and is well known for its beautiful autumn colors. Scattered with giant Japanese elms it gives the impression of a European plain and the walking paths, fields, and camp grounds are filled with seasonal flowers. From spring to fall crowds of people come to enjoy mountain climbing and trekking. The Sasagamine Loop Trail is a recommended walking course that takes about one hour to complete and will let you enjoy the verdant greens of spring or changing fall leaves. It loops around the ranch, Udana spring, Shimizugaike pond, and a German spruce forest.
    Sasagamine Highland image
  • Rokuroshi Highlands
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Pref. Onoshi Minamirokuroshi
    A highland with an idyllic scene stretching across Katsuyama City and Ono City in Fukui Prefecture. In the vicinity, there are many spots where visitors can fully enjoy the nature of the Rokuroshi Highland, including the Nature Conservation Center, Okuetsu Highland Ranch, Rokuroshi Highland Ski Park, Rokuroshi Onsen Camp Ground, and the Thoron Warm Bath Facility Urara-kan.
  • Madarao Highlands
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Iyamashi Madaraokougen
    A highland sprawling across Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture and Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture. Situated 1,000 meters above sea level, the area sees heavy snowfalls and visitors can enjoy skiing here in winter. During warmer seasons, the area remains relatively cool and is a perfect destination for outdoor sports. The 50-kilometer-long Madarao Highland Trekking Trail spans the area and the starting point of the 80-kilometer-long Shinetsu Trail can also be found here.
    Madarao Highlands image
  • Sugadaira Highland
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Uedashi Sugadairakougen
    "A highland sprawling at the bases of Mt. Neko and Mt. Azumaya. Situated 1,300 meters above sea level, the area's lush natural scenery and cool climate, even in summertime, has resulted in it being nicknamed the ""Davos of Japan."" There are trekking and hiking course in the area, farms, a comprehensive sports facility, the Radio Observatory, and many other facilities of interest to tourists."
    Sugadaira Highland image
  • Nakayama Highland
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Omachishi Miasa
    "A highland located in Miasa, Omachi City. Situated 900 meters above sea level and overlooking the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps), here visitors can experience lush, natural, seasonal beauty. The highland is also famously known as a location used to film the NHK television serial ""Ohisama."" The adjoining Shingyo Highland is known for growing buckwheat."
    Nakayama Highland image
  • Yunomaru Highland
    Travel / Tourism
    Marugahara Plateau of Nagano Prefecture Higashi Miyuu
    A highland located on the west side of the Asama Mountain Range along Prefectural Route 94 in Mihari, Tomi City. A mountain climbing route in the area leads from the Jizo Pass 1,700 meters above sea level up Mt. Yunomaru, and from the top, visitors can get a 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. Visitors to the area can also find a campground which makes use of the highland's naturally cool weather even in summer, tennis courts, and other facilities, as well as a ski resort in winter.
    Yunomaru Highland image
  • Jibuzaka Highland
    Travel / Tourism
    Achi village in Nakanoina-gun, Nagano Prefecture
    A highland located in Achi Village, Shimoina County, Nagano Prefecture. Situated at the highest point of National Route 153, visitors to the area can enjoy beautiful natural scenery. In spring, Japanese azaleas come into bloom; in summer, cosmos; and in fall, lovely autumn foliage turns the highland red and gold. The Jib Highland Ski Area, located nearby, sees a great many visitors in winter.
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