Kurumayama

What it is

• The highest peak of the Kirigamine area reaching 1,925 meters in elevation.
• A designated Lover's Sanctuary regional heritage site on the border of Chino and Suwa.
• A multi-use highland area featuring a ski park, museum, and tennis courts.
• Home to a weather radar observation station that has operated since 1999.

What to see

• Kurumayama Shrine located at the summit surrounded by four distinct pillars.
• Nikko-kisuge lilies blooming prominently across the highland landscape.
• Hiking trails connecting the mountain peak to the Yashimagahara Wetlands.
• Panoramic views from the summit accessible by lifts during the summer season.

When to go

• July to see the yellow Nikko-kisuge lilies in bloom.
• October for the French Blue Meeting car event.
• Winter season for skiing at the Kurumayama Highland Ski Park.
• Every seven years to witness the Onbashira Festival held at the summit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.