Myoko Kogen

Myoko Kogen is a place where you can enjoy the beautiful nature of each season. In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing at a popular spot, while in summer, you can go camping or fishing. In autumn, you can enjoy the autumn leaves, and in winter, you can go skiing or snowboarding. Furthermore, the Myoko Kogen Visitor Center holds activities and events such as nature observation, guided walks, and trekking. It's sure to be a fun and memorable experience for families who come to visit!

Myoko Kogen boasts a wealth of hot springs, among which is Myoko Onsen, one of Japan's three major sulfur springs known for its beautifying effects on the skin. Recommended accommodations include hotels with natural hot spring open-air baths and observation decks overlooking three of Japan's 100 famous mountains, as well as hotels in the secluded "Tsubame Onsen" at an altitude of 1180 meters. Take your time and refresh both your mind and body.

In Myoko Kogen, there are many restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients. In particular, a 180-year-old traditional Japanese house in Yokohata, Myoko City has been renovated into "Heizaburo Cafe," where you can taste freshly brewed coffee made with spring water, seasonal sweets and drinks that change with the seasons, Heizaburo Curry, a staple dish, set meals that focus on seasonal ingredients, and fermented food menus. In addition, there are several French restaurants in Myoko City. Recommended for foodies, as you can taste dishes made with local ingredients.

In the area around Myoko Kogen, there are many historic buildings, such as the registered tangible cultural property shrine "Sekizan Shrine" and the "Former Sekizan Takarazoin Garden" where you can enjoy beautiful views with Myoko Mountain as a borrowed landscape. There are also many historic buildings remaining. At the "Gochi Historical Village Hall," you can learn about the Kasugayama Castle entrance by the Uesugi and Nagao clans, Uesugi's control of Echigo, and Echigo Fuchu culture. If you love history, please use a bus or taxi to visit the above-mentioned famous places.

Imori Pond, located in Myoko Kogen, is a perfect spot for taking Instagram-worthy photos. For example, in the spring, you can see the "Mizubasho," also known as the fairy of spring, at Imori Pond. In the summer, the entire pond is covered in blooming water lilies, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery with the clear blue sky and the Myoko Kogen as a borrowed landscape. Depending on the season and time of day, you can take various stunning photos, so be sure to stop by and make some memories on your trip.