Two Stunning Scenic Spots in Nagano Prefecture! Kamikochi & Kurumayama Highland

① 🌼 Spot Name: Kamikochi 📍 Location: 〒390-1516 Azumi Kamikochi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture 🕰️ Hours: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM 💰 Price per person: ¥3,000 and up 💞 Recommended Reason: Absolutely breathtaking views! Since private cars are not allowed, you park at the designated parking area and take a round-trip bus ride (about 30 minutes) for around ¥3,000. I arrived at around 7 AM, and there was hardly anyone there—it felt like I had the place all to myself☺️. I visited in May, so there was still snow left, making the scenery incredibly beautiful. I sat on a bench and just relaxed, soaking in the peaceful atmosphere🌱. ② 🌼 Spot Name: Kurumayama Highland 📍 Location: 〒391-0301 3413 Kitayama, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture 🕰️ Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM 💰 Price per person: ¥2,500 💞 Recommended Reason: At an altitude of 1,925 meters, you can reach the summit of Mount Kurumayama by taking a series of 4-person lifts, which takes about 15 minutes to reach the stunning observation deck✨. While it’s a ski resort in winter, during other seasons, you can ride the lift🚠 to the top! Summer is said to be the most beautiful☀️. There’s even a shrine, and the sky feels so close—it was an incredibly refreshing experience!