[2025 Suwa Attraction] Travel Guide for Mount Kirigamine (Updated Jul)

#East Japan [Venus Line] The Venus Line is a 78 km road that connects Chino City, Nagano Prefecture to the Utsukushigahara Plateau in Ueda City. 🚗 It runs through the plateau, so you can enjoy a cool drive during this time of summer! When taking a break, we recommend stopping by the Drive Line to eat buttered potatoes and mushroom soup! #Breathtaking views #Summer trip #Drive #Supporting tourism #Nagano Prefecture

🌾Nagano - Kirigamine Highlands | A tranquil spot featuring seasonal flowers and refreshing highland breezes Located at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Nagano Prefecture, the "Kirigamine Highlands" is a breathtaking destination. In summer, vibrant alpine plants and Nikko lilies bloom in abundance, while autumn brings swaying silver grass fields. Perfect for drives and hikes, the area offers panoramic views of mountain ridges and even distant Mount Fuji. The highlands are equipped with facilities like observation decks and nature information centers, making it enjoyable for families, couples, or solo travelers. It's also a renowned stargazing spot, where you can marvel at a sky full of stars at night. ⸻ 🔹Highlights ・Strolling through the Nikko lily fields in summer ・Panoramic views from observation decks ・Walking through silver grass fields in autumn and stargazing ⸻ 📍Access Approximately 30 minutes by bus from JR Chino Station to "Kirigamine Entrance" Walking trails are free; some facilities may require a fee ⸻

The Kirigamine Plateau, located in the center of Nagano Prefecture, is a soothing spot with magnificent nature and refreshing breezes⛰️🌿 The grasslands that spread across the plateau at an altitude of over 1,600m and the panoramic view of the Yatsugatake Mountains and the Southern Alps in the distance are amazing! In particular, when you drive along the Venus Line, you will be greeted with a spectacular view that makes you feel as if you are driving on a road floating in the sky. For those who like hiking and trekking, we also recommend climbing Mt. Kuruma! You can enjoy a 360-degree view from the summit⛰️✨ From spring to summer, alpine plants bloom in full bloom, and in autumn, the golden silver grass fields spread out all over the place, making it very photogenic! 📍Basic information (check the website for the latest information) ✴︎Address: A plateau area spanning Suwa City, Chino City, and Shimo-Suwa Town, Nagano Prefecture ✴︎Access: Approximately 40 minutes by car from the Chuo Expressway "Suwa IC" ✴︎Fee: Free to stroll around (facility use and parking are separate) ✴︎Opening hours: All year round (※Venus Line is closed in winter) 🌟Travel TIPS ・Even in summer, it gets cold in the mornings and evenings, so a jacket is a must! 🧥 ・Beginners can easily reach the summit with the lift at Kurumayama Plateau♪ ・It's a good idea to combine your trip with the nearby hot springs (Lake Shirakaba, Kami-Suwa, etc.)♨️ #Spring 0 yen trip #Domestic travel

#Travelwithme #Nagano #Kirigamine #Daylily #VenusHill #KurumayamaKata Every year, 260,000 Daylilies bloom from late June to late July, creating a beautiful yellow carpet all around. When I visited on 4/7/2024, there were still many buds, so I think they will be in full bloom next week or the week after. Local volunteers have set up electric fences at the "KurumayamaKata Daylily Colony" and "VenusHill" to protect the flower buds from being eaten by Japanese deer. In addition to the Daylilies, you can also enjoy a panoramic view of the vast mountains, forests, and other beautiful nature, and you can also enjoy walking along the trekking course to the Yashima Marshland 🥾 It can get a little cold even in midsummer, so I recommend bringing something to put on! "Kurumayama Shoulder Day Hemerocallis Colony" "Venus Hill" 📍7718-64 Shiga Kirigamine, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, 392-0012, Japan Fee: Free *There are several places where you can see Day Hemerocallis along the Venus Line, from Kurumayama Plateau to Fujimidai to Kurumayama Shoulder to Kirigamine to Yashimagahara Marshland, and among them, the best place to see them in full bloom is along the promenade from Kurumayama Shoulder to the top of Kurumayama, at Kurumayama Shoulder "Venus Hill".

I went to "Kirigamine Venus Line Free Parking Lot" in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture (((((((っ･ω･)っ A drive-in on the way to the Venus Line, with a restaurant, souvenir shop, and horse riding experience ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ I stopped in to eat the potato butter they sell here (((((((っ･ω･)っ I ordered #potato butter (o･ω-人) You can put as much butter on the potato butter as you want here ฅ( ̳> ·̫ < ̳ฅ)ｷｬｰ You only get the cut potatoes on the tray, so sprinkle the salt on the table and then put as much butter as you like on it (ˊo̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ˋ)♡ I got carried away and ate a lot of butter (๑>؂<๑) tehepero♪ The buttered potatoes were delicious Ψ( 'ч'♡ ) I had too many calories, so I took a little walk on the plateau next to it before starting again on the Venus Line ｡｡｡"8-(*o･ω･)o teketeke 🏍Kirigamine Venus Line Free Parking Address: 7718-9 Shiga Kirigamine, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture #I want to connect with people who like bikes #I want to connect with people who like sightseeing #I want to connect with people who like traveling #Nagano trip #Nagano tourist spots #Nagano sightseeing #Nagano city trip #Nagano city tourist spots #Nagano city sightseeing #Nagano touring #sightseeing #tourist spots #tourist spot #tourist spot #tourist spot #tourist spot #tourist spot #sightseeing #shinobi-chan #Nagano sightseeing

Climbing "Kirigamine" was perfect even for beginners! The pleasant walk surrounded by nature was an adventure that refreshed both body and mind! The scenery was truly spectacular! I was moved by the beauty of the mountain range and nature, and the cool air felt good! The scenery changed every time I walked, and the experience in nature became a fun memory! The course was easy to walk and comfortable even for beginners! There were gentle slopes and rest spots along the way, so I was happy to be able to walk at my own pace! The sense of accomplishment when I reached the peak was special! I will never forget the excitement of being surrounded by a 360-degree panoramic view! The wonderful experience of feeling the silence and the sound of the wind was something that will stay in my mind! Climbing "Kirigamine" was a wonderful experience! Even beginners can enjoy it, and you can fully appreciate the beauty of nature! I was able to refresh both body and mind! It was the best place to enjoy contact with nature! I want to visit again! #PR #Accommodation report

It's a pleasant season. Above Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture. I went on a tour to Kirigamine Highlands. #touring #bike