A highland resort that presents incredible natural beauty in each of the four seasons
In the center of the vast expanse of Kurumayama-kogen highland sits Mount Kurumayama, Mount Kirigamine’s tallest peak. The highland abounds with some 600 species of seasonal plants and flowers that adorn the grassland, including the glorious daylilies that sway in the summer breeze carrying the scent of green leaves in July.
Designated as one of the one hundred great mountains of Japan, Mount Kurumayama has also earned a reputation as a fun, laid-back mountain. Visitors can enjoy refreshing hiking in three seasons: spring, when the highland is bathed in warm, gentle sunlight; summer, when a riot of flowers bloom, all vying to look their best; and, autumn, when the terrain is enveloped in cool crisp air. Come winter, the glistening powder snow-blanketed field is perfect for such winter sports as skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoe trekking.