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Okutadami and Pleasure Cruise
Lake Tadami, the largest man-made lake in East Asia,was created by the damming of the Tadami River. The surrounding mountains reflect on the lake surface, and the colors change with the season. The spring bloom and autumn foliage are especially worth seeing from the relaxing pleasure cruise on the lake.
| (Address) | Otori, Yunotaniimogawa, Uonuma City |
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| (Best time to go) | May- November |
| (Contact) | Okutadami Tourism, Inc. |
| (Tel) | 0257-35-2221 |
| (Cost) | Okutadami-Ginzandaira Round Trip: Adults 1850 yen Children 930 yen; Okutadami-Ozeguchi Round Trip: Adults 2710 Children 1090 yen |
| (Trip Time) | Okutadami- Ginzandaira 40 minutes; Okutadami-Ozeguchi 40 minutes |
Uonuma Skyline
The Uonuma Skyline runs over mountain ridges, through gorges, and past rivers for 20 km between Minamiuonuma and Tokamachi cities. See a panorama of the four seasons, from the spring bloom to autumn foliage.
| (Address) | Gokuriyama, Minamiuonuma City |
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| (Best time to go) | October-November |
| (Contact) | Minamiuonuma City Tourism Association |
| (Tel) | 025-772-7171 |
Yuzawa-kogen Arupu-no-Sato (Alpine Flower Park)
After a 7 minute ropeway trip to a 1,000 meter tall plateau, this flower park boasts 1,000 varieties of blossoming alpine plants. The seasonally changing flowers will gracefully welcome you.
| (Address) | 490Yuzawa, Yuzawa Town |
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| (Best time to go) | Mid-May to Early November |
| (Contact) | Yuzawa Ropeway Office |
| (Tel) | 025-784-3326 |
| (URL) | www.yuzawakogen.com |
| (Cost) | Free (A charge is required for the ropeway) |
Mt. Hakkai Ropeway
Ancient mountain worshippers believed spirits lived at Mt. Hakkai. By using the ropeway you can easily climb to the 4th station on the mountain. The ride has a capacity of 81 people and a length of 2,217 meters. Enjoy the views of Uonuma Valley and the mountains that form prefectural boundaries during the five minute journey.
| (Address) | 1610 Yamaguchi, Minamiuonuma City |
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| (Best time to go) | Year-round |
| (Contact) | Muikamachi Mt. Hakkai Ski Resort |
| (Tel) | 025-775-3311 |
| (Hours) | 8:30am-4:30pm; 8am-5pm on holidays |
| (Cost) | One way 1000 yen, round trip 1800 yen (Children are half-price |
Bijin Bayashi Forest
Bijin means beautiful woman, and the beech forests around Matsunoyama get their name from the beautiful scenery. See young leaves covered with leftover snow in early spring, and enjoy the autumn foliage.
| (Address) | Matsuguchi, Matsunoyama, Tokamachi City |
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| (Best time to go) | Year-round |
| (Contact) | Matsunoyama Tourism Association |
| (Tel) | 025-596-3011 |
| (URL) | www.matsunoyama.com/kankou |
Kiyotsu Canyon
Kiyotsu is one of Japan’s Three Great Canyons, filled with spectacular prismatic structures that give off a masculine appearance which you can enjoy year-round. The canyon has been designated as a national natural monument.
| (Address) | Koide, Tokamachi City |
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| (Best time to go) | April- early January |
| (Contact) | Kiyotsu Canyon Tunnel |
| (Tel) | 025-763-4800 |
| (Contact) | Nakasato Kiyotsu Tourism Association |
| (Tel) | 025-763-3168 |
| (Hours) | 9am-5pm |
| (Trip Time) | 60 minutes (round trip 1500 meters) |
Daigenta Canyon
The area around Yuzawa Town is blessed with bountiful nature such as forests and lakes. While camping, you can enjoy the vast wilderness to your heart’s content.
| (Address) | Tsuchidaru, Yuzawa Town |
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| (Best time to go) | May- November |
| (Contact) | Yuzawa Town Tourism Association |
| (Tel) | 0257-85-5505 |
| (URL) | www.e-yuzawa.gr.jp |