Tateshina Highland

Overview

Tateshina Highland (Tateshina Kogen) is a mountain resort spread across the city of Chino in Nagano Prefecture, at elevations of roughly 1,000 to 1,700 meters. It looks north to the beautifully conical Mount Tateshina and east to the Yatsugatake range, and lies within Yatsugatake-Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park. Named after Mount Tateshina, the area is dotted with lakes, villa districts, pastures and hot springs, offering cool-summer retreats, walks and outdoor activities through every season.

Highlights

• ●Close-up views of the elegant conical Mount Tateshina
• ●Panoramas of the Yatsugatake range rising to the east
• ●Clear air and nature of Yatsugatake-Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park
• ●Resort scenery of lakes, villas and hot springs typical of a highland retreat

History

The highland takes its name from Mount Tateshina, which rises to the north. Included in Yatsugatake-Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park, the district developed as a summer retreat and villa area, drawing people who sought its cool climate and sweeping mountain views. It remains known as a place where nature conservation and tourism coexist.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Reach the highland from Chino Station by bus or car
2. 2Take photos at viewpoints facing Mount Tateshina and Yatsugatake
3. 3Stroll leisurely around the highland lakes and walking paths
4. 4Warm up at a highland hot spring before heading home

Did you know?

💡 Tateshina Highland enjoys a favored setting with Mount Tateshina to the north and the Yatsugatake range to the east. Designated part of Yatsugatake-Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park, this nature-rich district is prized above all for its mountain vistas.

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