Top 10 Nature & Parks in Koshinetsu, Chubu

May 22, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Discover the best top things to do in Koshinetsu, Japan including Mt. Tsubakuro, Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Takato Castle Remains Park, Suginohara, Hakuba, Fuji Five Lakes, Senjojiki Cirque, Fuefuki Togenkyo, Lake Kawaguchiko, Ojiragawa Valley.
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1. Mt. Tsubakuro

Omachi-city, Azumino-city Nagano Prefecture http://www.enzanso.co.jp/enzanso
Excellent
81%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 32 reviews

Mt. Tsubakuro

2. Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

6845 Heion, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture +81 269-33-4379 http://jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,691 reviews

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

Reviewed By MichelleSCapeTownSA - Cape Town Central, South Africa

An incredible place, Snow Monkey Park must be one of the world’s most unique attractions and is one of my favourite memories of Japan. The park is small and there is a 30/40-minute easy walk to reach it - the walk is wonderful and through a forest. I visited in April and was able to see a lot of baby monkeys, even on a hot day. They are wild but used to people, so they get close and walk around quite freely. You can see them all around, they play on the rocks and in the water too. When things get heated between the young ones the adults’ step in. Things either calm down fast or the youngsters ensure they move a good distance away and continue being cheeky - super cute. We walked back from the park all the way down to Yudanaka station via the beautiful Shibu Onsen village. This lovely scenic walk starts in the forest, then makes its way through the cobblestoned lanes surrounded by traditional wooden ryokan (Japanese inns) of Shibu Onsen along the Yokoyugawa River. It takes around one to two hours and is worth doing if you have the time – a lot of history, quaint sights and beauty to take in.

3. Takato Castle Remains Park

Takatomachi Higashitakato, Ina 396-0213 Nagano Prefecture +81 72-947-9198 http://www.inacity.jp/shisetsu/koenshisetsu/takatojoshikoen.html
Excellent
48%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 292 reviews

Takato Castle Remains Park

4. Suginohara

Suginosawa, Myoko 949-2113 Niigata Prefecture +81 3-5928-1123 http://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/myoko/winter/
Excellent
46%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 190 reviews

Suginohara

Reviewed By dalliance47 - Tweed Heads, Australia

Mt Myoko is a much quieter ski area than nearby Hukuba. The area is better catered for families, especially where some are yet to achieve the skill needed to ski like a pro. Of the several resorts on the mountain, Suginohara excels. The wide runs offer many Green and Red (Blue elsewhere) run options. And, for families, kids under 14 ski free. Unlike other resorts nearby, nearly all the lifts are of the newer (fast) style. The only 'downer' is that the (old) access lift often opns after the rest have opened. This means that to enjoy 1st tracks, one must drive a car to the 'base' area. This access lift should open at least 15 minutes (better 30 minutes) before the Gondola. There are plenty of good food options. So, unless you are a black level skier, you will have lots of fun.

5. Hakuba

Hokujo, Hakuba-mura, Kitaazumi-gun 399-9301 Nagano Prefecture http://www.vill.hakuba.nagano.jp/index2.html
Excellent
63%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 300 reviews

Hakuba

Reviewed By PurdueBen500 - Sydney, Australia

Lots of great places to ski/board & very helpful staff many of which speak some English. Spectacular views across the mountains.

6. Fuji Five Lakes

Yamanashi Prefecture
Excellent
43%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Fuji Five Lakes

Formed As Streams And Dams Were Clogged By Volcanic Ash And Lava

Reviewed By SurfingWild - Bandung, Indonesia

The area north of Mt. Fuji contains several lakes and is called the Fuji Five Lakes area. The lakes are specifically Kawaguchiko, Saiko, Yamanakako, Shojiko and Motosuko and they afford the best views of Fuji including many of those seen in magazines and advertising. Therefore I would strongly urge any visitor to Japan to include a visit during their trip. The biggest lake is Kawaguchiko and that area has a town and many things to see and do as well as several excellent hotels, some with hot spa's. One can actually driver around Fuji beginning at places like Mishima which is a station on the main Tokyo to Osaka shinkansen line, and rent a car as we normally do to drive up the east side of Fuji, round the top and down the west side. This can be done in a day, but I"d recommend spending at least one of two days to explore the area as there are truly some wonderful places to visit.

7. Senjojiki Cirque

Akaho, Komagane 399-4117 Nagano Prefecture
Excellent
63%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 272 reviews

Senjojiki Cirque

Reviewed By TarouC - Saitama Prefecture, Japan

After snow fall at Senjyoujiki, we can enjoy snow and ice covering tree. Our family visited here and stayed at hotel senjyojiki. We have no capability to climb snow mountain but could enjoy to walk and see senjyoiki.

8. Fuefuki Togenkyo

Ichinomiya Ichinomiyacho, Fuefuki 405-0056 Yamanashi Prefecture
Excellent
49%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 43 reviews

Fuefuki Togenkyo

9. Lake Kawaguchiko

Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0300 Yamanashi Prefecture
Excellent
56%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,293 reviews

Lake Kawaguchiko

Reviewed By patrickperbkk

Lake Kawaguchiko is one the the Mt Fuji 5 Lakes. It's very convenient to travel from Tokyo by train, highly suggested to get a Tokyo pass and reserve the seat. Also, it's highly recommended to rent a bike, the best way to travel around the Lake. There are many nice cafes and restaurant around the Lake area.

10. Ojiragawa Valley

Hakushucho Yokote, Hokuto 408-0313 Yamanashi Prefecture
Excellent
53%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 83 reviews

Ojiragawa Valley

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