Looking for easy mountains to climb around Nagano Prefecture? We recommend Mt. Meshimori. When viewed from a distance from the base, the mountain looks like a bowl. This time we will introduce in detail Mt. Meshimori in Nagano Prefecture, a mountain with spectacular views that even beginners can climb in an hour.
【Mt. Meshimori】 The top of the mountain with a spectacular view of 360 degrees‼︎
MeshimoriThe mountain is located in Minamimaki Village, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture. It’s a cute mountain that looks like a bowl of rice. The altitude is approximately 1,643m.MeshimoriThe mountain is said to be easy to climb even for beginners.
❶ Reasons why even beginners can climb easily.
Mt. Meshimori is an easy mountain to climb even for beginners. The reason is as follows.
① If you drive to the Shishi Iwa parking lot, you can climb the mountain in about an hour.
②The mountain trail is made of wood, making it safe to climb up and down the mountain.
③There are few ups and downs, and there are almost no steep slopes.
④There are almost no trees, so you won’t get lost finding your way from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain.
For these reasons, Mt. Iimori is a mountain that even beginner mountaineers can easily climb.
❷360 degree view from the mountaintop.
MeshimoriThe mountain offers a 360 degree view from the top. There is no forest at the top of the mountain, and it is a grassland area, so there is nothing to obstruct the view. Therefore, you can enjoy a 360 degree panoramic view. From the summit, you can see the Yatsugatake Mountain Range, the mountains of Okuchichibu, the Southern Alps, and even Mt. Fuji on clear days.
【Shishiwa Parking Lot】 A scenic parking lot overlooking Mt. Yatsugatake!!
Shishiiwa Parking Lot is a parking lot located in Hirasawa, Minamimaki Village, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture. The location is MeshimoriThis is Hirasawa Pass in the northwestern part of the mountain.MeshimoriThere is a mountain trailhead.
❶Origin of the name Shishi Iwa.
The name Shishi Iwa comes from ″Shishi Iwa” which is located in the rocky area from the side of the parking lot. As you enter the rocky area, you will find a rock that looks like a lion lying down. This rocky area was created by volcanic activity during the Tertiary Cenozoic era about 2 million years ago.
❷Parking lot with a beautiful view of Mt. Yatsugatake in front.
Shishiiwa Parking Lot is the best viewing spot where you can see Mt. Yatsugatake, the Southern Alps, and even Mt. Fuji. It is also famous as a sunset point, so be sure to visit it at dusk. Hours are 8:00 to 17:00 and closed at night.
Access information to Shishi Iwa parking lot.
Here you will find detailed information about access to Shishi Iwa Parking Lot. The address of Shishi Iwa Parking Lot is “Hirasawa, Minamimaki Village, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture ”.
❶Route from Kiyosato Station to Shishi Iwa Parking Lot by car
Kiyosato Station (Kiyosato, Takane-machi, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture) ⇒ Prefectural Route 11 ⇒ Kiyosato Line ⇒ National Route 141 ⇒ Yatsugatake Sketch Line ⇒ Shishi Iwa Parking Lot
The total travel distance is approximately 5.3 km, and the travel time is approximately 10 minutes.
Summary【Mt. Meshimori】
This time, we introduced Mt. Meshimori in Nagano Prefecture, a scenic mountain that even beginners can climb in an hour. Mt. Meshimori in Nagano Prefecture is an easy-to-climb mountain recommended for beginner mountaineers in many ways. The view from the top of the mountain is also spectacular. When you visit Nagano Prefecture, why not stop by Mt. Meshimori?
▲Meshimori Mountain Site
Explanation about 【Kiyosato Plateau】
Below is detailed information about the Kiyosato Plateau.
Kiyosato Plateau is a plateau located in Takane Town, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Kiyosato Town used to be called the “summer resort of the highlands” and the “Harajuku of the highlands.”
❶Characteristics of Kiyosato Plateau.
Kiyosato Plateau is a plateau located at the southeastern foot of Mt. Yatsugatake. It is surrounded by the Yatsugatake Mountain Range to the north, the Chichibu Mountains to the northeast, Mt. Chigatake to the south, and Mt. Kaikomagatake to the southwest. The area is 569.75㎢, which is about 12,191 times the size of Tokyo Dome. The altitude is approximately 1,200m. Although it is a plateau, it looks like a basin when viewed from the air because it is surrounded by mountains that are over 3,000 meters high. The average annual temperature is 11.3℃, which is about 5℃ lower than Tokyo. It is called the “Highland Summer Resort” because it is refreshing throughout the year.
❸Highland resort area.
Kiyosato is a resort area on the highlands. There are ranches, outdoor facilities, restaurants, lodging facilities, and more. The feature is that you can experience various activities that allow you to fully enjoy the nature of Kiyosato Plateau. Many tourists visit throughout the year as a summer resort and a ski resort in the winter. Since there are many famous mountains nearby, it is also used as a starting point for mountain climbing and hiking.
❹Close to Tokyo and Nagoya.
Kiyosato Highland is a place that is easy to visit for sightseeing near Tokyo and Nagoya. It is about 162 km from Shinjuku, Tokyo, and takes about 2 hours and 16 minutes by car. It is about 238.5 km from Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, and takes about 3 hours and 11 minutes by car. Kiyosato Kogen is close to both Tokyo and Nagoya, making it easy to visit.
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