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  • Okushiga Highland
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamanouchi cho, Shimokitai gun, Nagano Prefecture
    A highland located in Shimotakai County, Nagano Prefecture. Situated in the deepest part of the Shiga Highlands 1,500 meters above sea level, visitors can find resort hotels and ski slopes in the area. In addition to winter sports, the area's many leisure facilities see much use in summer by people seeking to escape the heat through the naturally cool highland weather.
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  • Komagane Highland
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Komaganeshi Akaho
    A highland located 800 meters above sea level at the foot of the Kiso Mountains (Central Alps). Known as the highest highland area in the Ina Valley, visitors can view such picturesque sights as the Senjojiki Cirque, a valley formed through glacial erosion; Onuma Lake, and Komagaike Pond. The Komagatake Ropeway can be used to reach the top of Mt. Kisokoma, also known as Mt. Komagatake, and the area is a popular destination for mountain climbers. A ski resort also operates in the area in winter.
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  • Fujimi Highland
    Travel / Tourism
    Fujimi-cho, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture
    "A highland 1,400 meters above sea level located in the Mt. Yatsugatake area in Fujimi Town, Suwa County, Nagano Prefecture. A resort area with things to see and do year-round, some of the highland's highlights include Hana no Sato, a resort where visitors can see one million zinnias; Fujimi's famous ""Golden Carpet,"" a renowned destination for fall foliage viewing; and ski resorts notable for their broad, gentle slopes."
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  • Okususobana Nature Garden
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Kinasa
    This nature garden is located in Nagano City. It is known as a famous spot for experiencing nature where you can see beech virgin forests and colonies of skunk cabbage at the headwaters of the Susobana River. There is a promenade in the park where you can enjoy a two to four-hour stroll. The park is open from April until around October and is closed in the winter.
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  • Gosensui Nature Garden
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Kitasakuguntateshinamachi Ashitahatsukano 709
    This natural garden is located 1,830 meters up in the middle of Mt. Tateshina, and is home to approximately 300 kinds of alpine plants and 50 kinds of wild birds. There is a walking course in the park where you can enjoy relaxing strolls taking in the beautiful natural environment. You can reach this nature park from Tateshina Ranch using the gondola lift.
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  • Shirakaba Highland
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Kitasakuguntateshinamachi Ashitahatsukano
    A highland situated halfway up Mt. Tateshina where visitors can enjoy beautiful, highly seasonal scenery. Nearby, visitors can view various alpine plants in Gosensui Nature Park or stroll the walking path around Lake Megami or row a boat on it. The area is also host to a variety of leisure facilities such as a campground and fishing ground, and many visitors come to the area throughout the year. The highland particularly bustles with skiers in winter.
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  • Kiyosato Highland
    Travel / Tourism
    Takanecho, Hokutoichi Yamanashi prefecture
    Kiyosato Highland lies in the foothills south of the Yatsugatake Range. In addition to enjoying nature to the greatest possible extent in all seasons, visitors can take part in other activities, such as mountain climbing and trekking. Easy access from major metropolitan areas is one of its attractive features. It is only two hours by car from Tokyo and three hours from Nagoya. There are plenty of hot springs, famous sights, and popular resorts for the visitors.
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  • Otome Highland
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamanashi Pref. Yamanashishi Makiokachoukitabara
    Otome Highland lies at 1,700 meters and is a grassland where sub-Alpine plants, such as miscanthus and reeds, grow. Gentian blooms in the fall, and flowers bloom in abundance all year, but the sight of blooming rhododendrons in early summer is especially recommended, a sight well worth seeing. Hiking paths and lookouts are available, and hiking is another recommended activity.
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  • Izu Highland
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Ike
    "One of Ito's Top Eight Views, the Izu Highlands feature a selection of famous scenic spots, such as the Jogasaki Coast, Mt. Omuro, and Ippeki Lake, so you can fully enjoy nature. There is a pathway around Ippeki Lake, which is called ""The Pupil of Izu"". The autumn leaf season from mid November to early December is particularly splendid, so you can enjoy gathering colored leaves while strolling."
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  • Appikogen
    Travel / Tourism
    Iwate Hachimantai-shi Appikogen
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  • Togakushi Kogen
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Nagano-shi Togakushi
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  • Iizuna Kogen
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Nagano-shi Tomita Hoka
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  • Nabe Kura Kogen Mori no Ie
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Iiyama-shi Teruoka 1571-15
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  • Nobeyama Kogen
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Minamisaku-gun Minamimakimura Nobeyama Hoka
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  • Yachiho Kogen
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Minamisaku-gun Sakuhomachi Hoka
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  • Kashikogen Highland
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukushima Nishishikarawa-gun Nishigomura Mabune
    This highland is found at the northeast end of Nikko National Park. Surrounded by virgin forest of Japanese beech and Mongolian oak, it hosts the famous Kashi Hot Spring, and sprawling farms like on the plains of Hokkaido. The area along the Abukuma River is outfitted with walking trails, allowing you to stroll along the highland surrounded by the singing of the waters. The virgin forest is found at around 850 meters above sea level, and it has about 3,000 meters of training courses that are used by students and professionals for highland training.
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  • Kozodaira
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukushima Minamiaizu-gun Hinoematamura
  • Kayano Highlands
    Travel / Tourism
    Aomori Aomori-shi Yokochi Yaegiku
    "A highland sprawling at the foot of the Hakkoda Mountain Range which is used as a space for rest and relaxation by local residents. The area is famous for its ""sanbaicha"" (literally ""three cups of tea""), which is said to grant one three extra years of life with one cup, six extra years of life with two cups, and long life lasting until the day you die with three cups, and various rest areas in the highland serve this tea for free. The highland is a great place to relax and enjoy the fall foliage of the Hakkoda Mountains in autumn."
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  • Goryo no Oka
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Kamikawa-gun Bieicho
    A beautiful hilly area situated along National Route 452. The road runs along a ridge, offering an extraordinary view, and visitors to this popular driving destination can take in the townscape of Biei Town and, on clear days, the Tokachi Mountain Range and Mt. Ishikari.
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  • Hill of Palette
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Chitose-shi Horoka
    A hilly area located in Higashioka, reachable via National Route 337. The stunning area turns completely yellow with the sunflowers planted across a vast tract of land. In most years, the best time to see the sunflowers is from late September to mid-October.
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