This hiking course is only about a 15 minute walk away from the parking lot.
The area boasts Japanese azaleas in June.
●Approx. 10 min. by bus or taxi from Kiyosato Station
8240-1 Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi
「The Highlands of The Southern Foot of Yatsugatake Mountain Range Area」カテゴリーアーカイブ
Mt.Akadake[赤岳]
Soaring 2,899m above sea level, Mt. Akadake is the highest peak of the Yatsugatake peaks. The name of Mt. Akadake stems from the reddish-brown color of its facade (“aka” is the Japanese word for “red”).
Enjoy the spectacular 360 degree panoramic view from the summit.
You can see Mt. Fuji from the top of Mt. Akadake
Mt.Yatsugatake[八ヶ岳]
Mt. Yatsugatake is a generic name for several of the mountains in the area.
With Mt. Akadake as the highest of the peaks, Mt. Gongendake, Mt. Amigasa and other peaks make up the Yatsugatake peaks. There are several routes suitable for novice to experienced climbers which is another attractive feature of Mt. Yatsugatake.
Horse Show[ホースショー]
Visitors can enjoy an impressive horsemanship show up close. The event closes with a major fireworks display.
Event period: Every year in early August
●30 min. on foot from Kobuchizawa Station
10060-3 Kobuchisawa-cho, Hokuto City Yamanashi Pref. HorseRiding Field
place：Yamanashi Pref.Horse Riding Field
The Night Sky of the Mt.Yatsugatake Highlands[星空（八ヶ岳）]
Mt. Yatsugatake, towering 1,000m into the sky, affords one of Japan’s most spectacular nighttime views.
●5 min. by taxi or 15 min. on foot from Kiyosato Station to Kiyosato-no-Mori
Makiba Park[まきば公園]
This is a large livestock farm located in the Mt. Yatsugatake highlands. Visitors can enjoy close contact with sheep, goats, and other farm animals.
●10 min by bus or taxi from Kiyosato Station
8240-1 Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi