Kitashiga Kogen

Located on the highest peak of Kitashiga Kogen, Mt. Yokote, the Mt. Manten View Terrace offers a 360-degree panoramic view. The breathtaking scenery beyond the blue sky and the rising sea of clouds is truly magnificent. A café is also available, where you can enjoy dishes such as baked curry and bamboo shoot pizza. It is recommended for travelers seeking deep discoveries.

In the Kitashiga Highlands, there is a trekking course surrounded by beautiful nature with views of the Northern Alps. The 10.3km course allows you to walk through lakes such as Shibu-ike and Yojya-hachi, as well as subalpine forests. In particular, Ohnuma-ike boasts the 6th highest transparency, with attention drawn to its clear atmosphere and mystique supported by the surrounding primeval forest. The best trekking season is from early summer to autumn. Why not spend a luxurious time with the rich and beautiful scenery of nature?

One of the attractions of Kitashiga Kogen is the relaxing time spent in the hot spring town of "Yamanouchi Onsen". There are various facilities such as natural hot springs, private baths, and open-air baths with hot spring water flowing directly from the source. You can also enjoy a banquet meal using local specialties such as Shinshu beef, Shinshu salmon, and Shinshu soba. The surrounding area offers a rich natural scenery, and there is also the "Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen" with abundant hot water. Even in summer, enjoy a resort feeling in the cool Kitashiga.