Nagano's scenic spot, Utsukushigahara Plateau (and how to get there!)

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Evening views of Utsukushigahara.

Rain was forecast for the next day, but clouds rolled in one after another over Ogato, creating a fantastical view.

It was truly Laputa-like.

I could see why there was a steady stream of tourists, even in the evening. Utsukushigahara is a beautiful sunset spot.

If you want to visit this beautiful tower or the main cow viewing spot,
📍Yamamotogoya Furusatokan
is the closest car ride.
Park your car in this parking lot and it's about a 5-minute walk to the cow area. 🫶

5101-1 Wada, Nagano-machi, Chiisagata-gun, Nagano Prefecture 386-0701
Parking: Free
Hours: 24 hours

#UtsukushigaharaPlateau #Utsukushigahara #UtsukushigaharaTower #NaganoTrip #Nagano #Matsumoto

Post by lupinus0527 | Sep 1, 2025

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