JR Muikamachi Station
30 minutes by bus from JR Muikamachi Station
Mount Hakkai Ropeway and Observatory
A magnificent 360° panoramic view from the top of Mount Hakkai
Mount Hakkai has been worshipped as a spiritual mountain since ancient times. It is the local area’s most popular place to enjoy autumn leaves. Mount Hakkai has been selected as one of the 200 most famous Japanese mountains and is known as one of the Echigo Sanzan (Three Mountains of Echigo) along with Mount Echigo-Komagatake and Mount Nakanodake.
The 5-minute ropeway ride travels through beautiful scenery up to the station at the top of Mount Hakkai. A further 5-minute walk takes you to the Mount Hakkai Observatory where you can enjoy a 360° panoramic view. On fine days the view extends as far as the distant mountains of Joshinetsu, the Sea of Japan and Sado Island.
Come and enjoy the breath-taking seasonal scenery from spring greens blanketed in the remains of the winter snow to the verdant greens under blue summer skies, autumnal colours and pure white winter mountain scenes.
The best time to climb the Hakkai Moutains is between June and November. The highest peak is Mount Nyudodake at 1,778m above sea level where a mountain hut is available to take a break. Although the mountain trails are mainly suited for advanced climbers, trekkers of all levels can take the ropeway to the forth station of Mount Hakkai and enjoy the mountain-top paths.
Address
新潟県南魚沼市山口1610
Telephone Number
025-775-3311
Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort
15 minutes by car
Uonuma no Sato
Unwind and enjoy the best of Niigata’s “snow country” culture.
In the snowy basin of Uonuma, locals have long cherished the pleasures of each season and inherited ancient wisdom born from a life in harmony with nature.
Uonuma no Sato sits in the idyllic countryside that spreads out around the base of Mt. Hakkai. It was born from a desire to share the traditions of “snow country” Niigata and the peaceful lifestyle of the Uonuma region with visitors. The brewery of esteemed sake-maker Hakkaisan takes center stage, complemented by Hakkaisan Yukimuro, which contains a cafe, shop, and kitchenware center, along with soba noodle restaurant Sobaya Nagamori, sweets store Satoya, and plenty more.
Join a brewery tour to see the “snow storehouse,” where over 1,000 tons of snow is placed each year to naturally keep it at a temperature of around 4°C, allowing sake and food to be stored throughout the year.
Address
新潟県南魚沼市長森459
Telephone Number
025-775-7707
Hakkaisan Yukimuro Hakkaisan Brewery CO.,LTD. (toll-free)
Opening Times
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
(changes depending on facility)
Snow Storehouse Tour Starting Times:
10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm
(Takes approx. 15 mins)
20 minutes by car
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Saifukuji Kaizando Temple
Sculpture painting created by Ishikawa Uncho, the Japanese Michealangelo
Saifukuji has 500 years of history. Many visit the temple because Ishikawa Uncho's artwork -- sculpture, paintings, and lacquer craftworks. All of his works are wonderful, especially the colorful sculpture on the ceiling. Please come and see them with your own eyes!
Address
新潟県魚沼市大浦174／西福寺
Telephone Number
025-792-3032
Saifukuji
Opening Times
9:00A.M. to 3:40P.M. (Close at 4PM)
