"Utsukushigahara" - A highland in the sky with a spectacular view

#0yentravelFebruary2025 "Utsukushigahara" is a vast plateau at an altitude of about 2,000 meters in Nagano Prefecture, and is a popular tourist spot where you can enjoy beautiful scenery in every season. It is counted as one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan, and is known as a spectacular spot accessible from Matsumoto City and Ueda City. The greatest attraction of Utsukushigahara is the endless grassland and the vast panorama overlooking the majestic mountains. On a clear day, you can see the Northern Alps, Yatsugatake, and even Mt. Fuji in the distance. In particular, "Ougatou" is the highest point of Utsukushigahara (2,034m above sea level) and is a popular spot where you can enjoy a spectacular 360-degree view.