2025 Minamimaki Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

We descended from Yatsugatake and were on our way back to the Minoto trailhead. Unfortunately, we were caught in a pretty heavy rain, and the road was muddy like this the whole way. However, we were lucky to be able to see the moist forest scenery that can only be seen in this kind of rain. #Mountaineering #Yatsugatake #RainyScenery

Yatsugatake Grace Hotel, located in the Nobeyama Plateau in Yatsugatake, one of Japan's top three star-rated spots, has three attractions that are particularly noteworthy. Stargazing events are held every night. A "star sommelier" will guide you through the clear night sky and the twinkling stars. Enjoy the rich nature surrounded by fresh air, delicious water, and clear skies. The vegetables provided to guests are from the hotel's own Yatsugatake Grace Farm. Enjoy the delicious, flavorful vegetables that are grown using organic fertilizers such as rice bran and fish powder. The majestic Yatsugatake Mountains can be viewed from the guest rooms. Surrounded by mountains and in a rich natural environment where various animals live, you can enjoy the different faces of nature in each of the four seasons with your loved ones. #Yatsugatake Grace Hotel #Yatsugatake #starry sky #Yatsugatake gourmet #Yatsugatake Plateau #starry sky date #Yamanashi #Nagano #nightly stargazing party #Yatsugatake Grace Farm #nature hunting #travel #nature #japan #japantrip

#JulyGoodDestinations2025 #JapanJR #HighestPointofRailway #Japan Located on the mountain road from Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture to Nagano Prefecture, there is a niche attraction, which is the highest point of Japan's JR Railway, which is quite interesting. There is also a bell of happiness and a small farmer's stall (it will not be open if you go too early). At the same time, this is also a place where locals come for hiking, so you will see some climbers~ After a simple visit, you can go to the next stop after a short stop in the bathroom~ #日本铁路道 #山梨 #南野

🚂 Nobeyama Plateau, Nagano | A refreshing trip to a resort in the sky at an altitude of 1,345m The Nobeyama Plateau, which spreads across Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture, is a "highland resort in the sky" famous for being the highest point on the JR line (1,375m above sea level) and the highest station in Japan, Nobeyama Station. It is a healing area where you can feel the charm of nature with your whole body, such as a ranch, an observatory, and hiking trails in the clear air. Enjoy soft serve ice cream at a ranch overlooking the Yatsugatake Mountains, or think about the stars and the universe at the Space Radio Observatory... Spend an extraordinary time surrounded by vast grasslands and the blue sky. ⸻ 🔹Experience points ・Take a commemorative photo at the highest point on the JR railway line📸 ・Get up close to the universe with stargazing and radio observatories ・A summer resort, autumn leaves in autumn, and a snowy world in winter◎ ⸻ 📍Access Get off at Nobeyama Station on the JR Koumi Line Railway monuments and observatories are free/some ranch facilities require admission ⸻ #Nagano sightseeing#Nobeyama Plateau#Station in the sky#Highest point on the railway line#Yatsugatake#Stargazing#Ranch gourmet#Solo trip#Couple trip#Absolutely free trip

#0yentravel The Koumi Line is a JR line that connects Kobuchizawa in Yamanashi Prefecture and Komoro in Nagano Prefecture. It runs through high plateau areas, and Nobeyama Station, the highest station on JR's line, is also on this line. The mountain ranges of Yatsugatake and the Southern Alps spread out along the line, and on clear days you can enjoy magnificent scenery. Originally built for the purpose of development and tourism, it is now a popular line where you can enjoy a local train journey and nature. The time you spend swaying on the slowly moving train while feeling the highland air is something special.

Takizawa Ranch in Nobeyama, Nagano Prefecture 🐮 There is no admission fee here, and parking is also free 😳 I was surprised that there was so much fun to be had for free... There was also playground equipment inside the ranch, and children were running around 🙆♀️ There was also a horse riding experience that you can enjoy for a fee, and it was very lively. Many people gathered at the place where you could see the cows up close, and everyone was amazed at the size of the cows 😂 Please go and check it out ✨️ #0 yen travel autumn 📍Address: 23-1 Nobeyama, Minamimakimura, Minamisaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture 384-1305 💰Price per person: Free

TakeOut Cafe Country, located about a minute's walk from Nobeyama Station on the JR Koumi Line in Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture, is known as the station with the highest altitude in Japan. This time, I went to TakeOut Cafe Country and got a ham and cheese hot sandwich and iced muscat tea. This takeout cafe is known for its cappuccinos, but they also have a wide variety of drinks, hot sandwiches, wrap sandwiches, and hot dogs. The hot sandwiches were made to order. There are a few tables outside, so you can eat there. The JR Koumi Line doesn't run very often, so it's not an easy place to get to, but the shop is really cute, the hot sandwiches are delicious, and the staff are really friendly, so it's a cafe I'd definitely like to visit again. Please do visit at least once. 📍693 Nobeyama, Minamimakimura, Minamisakugun, Nagano Prefecture　☎️ 0267-98-2670　🚃1 minute walk from Nobeyama Station on the JR Koumi Line　51m from Nobeyama Station #NaganoTourism #Nagano #Nobeyama #Minamimakimura #Cafe #CafeHop #Lunch

Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture. Nobeyama Station is the highest JR station. About an 8-minute walk away is the Yatsuren Nobeyama Factory, which includes the Yatsuren Factory, Minamimaki Village Agricultural and Livestock Products Direct Sales Center, and a soft serve ice cream store on the premises. The Nobeyama Plateau is located at an altitude of about 1,300 meters. Fresh vegetables grown there and dairy products such as milk and yogurt produced at the Yatsuren Head Office Factory are sold here. The soft serve ice cream here is also very popular. This time, I bought a lot of fresh highland vegetables. The staff were very kind and they also mailed it to me by courier, which was very convenient. Shinshu Minamimakimura, where you can see the beautiful mountains of Yatsugatake and the beautiful starry sky. Please visit at least once. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📍 79-7 Nobeyama, Minamimakimura, Minamisakugun, Nagano Prefecture ☎️0120-190-820 🚃 8 minutes walk from Nobeyama Station on the JR Koumi Line Business hours Minamimakimura Agricultural and Livestock Products Direct Sales Office 9:00-17:00 Soft cream sales area 9:00-17:00 #Places I want to go again #Soft cream #Recommended spots #Outing spots #besttrip2023 #Nagano #Nobeyama #Roadside station #Direct sales office #Minamimakimura

Hirasawa Pass, Nobeyama Plateau, Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture. Hirasawa Pass is located along the Yatsugatake Sketch Line and is a spectacular spot where you can see the Yatsugatake Mountains, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Fuji. You can see the spectacular view of Yatsugatake Mountains in front of the parking lot. Hirasawa Pass is at an altitude of 1,450m, so it is cool even in summer. It is also known as a sunset point. It is also a place where the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of ​​Japan divide. There is a well-maintained parking lot and toilets. The toilets were not available in winter. There is also a lion-shaped rock called Shishi Rock, which is also the trailhead to Imoriyama Mountain. Looking at the spectacular view of Yatsugatake Mountains in front of me, I felt the greatness of nature. And it was such a spectacular view that I wanted to look at it forever. It is a recommended spot, so please visit it once. 📍 Hirasawa, Minamimaki Village, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture #besttrip2023 #Nagano #Minamimaki Village #Hirasawa Pass #Spectacular View #Drive #Yatsugatake #Winter Trip

Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture ✨ Nobeyama Station is the highest station on a regular railway line in Japan. Nobeyama Station is at an altitude of 1,345m. It is located on the JR Koumi Line, which connects Komoro Station in Nagano Prefecture and Kobuchizawa Station in Yamanashi Prefecture. The view from the Koumi Line is spectacular. If the weather is good in the Southern Alps and Yatsugatake, you can see Mt. Fuji. Of the top 10 highest altitude JR stations in Japan, 9 stations are on the Koumi Line. On weekends, there are three trains operated by the tourist train HIGH RAIL 1375: HIGH RAIL 1, HIGH RAIL 2, and HIGH RAIL. There is also a starry sky. There is also a counter selling lunch boxes and drinks inside the car. It seems like you can enjoy a different trip from a regular train. There is a High Rail Shrine at Nobeyama Station. A relaxing highland train trip that you can't experience in the city! Please visit it once. 📍 Nobeyama, Minamimaki Village, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture #besttrip2023#Nagano #Nobeyama #Minamimaki Village #Japan #Hidden Spot #Domestic Travel #Recommended Spot #Travel #Railway #Shrine

#Overseas Travel#Japan Travel Nobeyama Station in Nagano Prefecture ✅The highest station in Japan's JR Railway ✅Altitude 1345.67 meters ✅The best location to overlook the majestic Akagake, the main peak at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains The overall design of Nobeyama Station is based on the European style. Compared with the Japanese-style buildings near the station, it is unique and gives people a sense of classic style 😎😎Recommended check-in spots that railway fans cannot miss📸️ address Nobeyama, Minamimaki Village, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture