Mount Takabotchi

What it is

• A 1,665-meter mountain peak located on the border of Okaya and Shiojiri cities.
• Part of the Chikuma Mountains featuring a plateau known as the Takabotchi Highlands.
• A filming location featured in the popular series Laid-Back Camp.
• A site hosting broadcasting and disaster prevention radio relay stations at the summit.

What to see

• Panoramic views of Mount Fuji and the Japanese Alps from the summit.
• A pond named Hyotan-ike located within the highland area.
• Cattle grazing on the open highlands during the warmer months.
• The Takabotchi Highlands extending north and south from the mountain peak.

When to go

• June to October to see cattle grazing on the highlands.
• Road access is closed during the winter season due to snow and ice.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.