Arakawa Plateau and Arakawa Valley

Kashiwagidaira Lake Resort Facilities

The riverbed along the Sarugaishi River is used to provide dining, leisure, and sports facilities. Putting golf, gateball field, baseball field, mountain bike course, cottage, barbecue garden, etc.

Ishigamiyama

This mountain, which is counted as one of the Three Mountains of Tono along with Mt. Hayachine and Mt. Rokkaku Ushiyama, has been climbed since ancient times as a mountain of faith and training. (Altitude: 1,038m) A mountain where you can enjoy 305 species of plants in 75 families, including gentian and trumpet. Pass through the wooden torii gate, follow the farm road in the forest, and climb through the larch forest to reach the cedar plantation. When you see the scree on your left, you'll see a chain-locked area, and the Okumiya is located on a ledge-like area with a steep rocky area in the background, offering a wonderful view. Above the inner shrine, there are two chains of about 20 meters in height, which are difficult for beginners and require caution even for advanced climbers. From the summit, you can see Mt. Hayachine and Mt. Rokkakuushi, and the Tono Basin spreads out below those peaks.

Rokkaku Ushiyama

This mountain, which is one of the three Tono mountains along with Mt. Hayachine and Mt. Ishigami, often appears in the Tales of Tono. Altitude: 1,294.3m. Rokujinishi Shrine, located at the foot of the mountain, is said to have been built by Sakanoue Tamuramaro in the Daido era, and its inner shrine is located at the top of the mountain. Rokkakuushi Shrine is located near the Nukano-mae bus stop along the prefectural road heading towards Fuefuki Pass, and from there you can head to the trailhead. As you pass the 2nd station and are surrounded by oak and beech forests, the path becomes steeper, and from around the 6th station, you can enjoy the sight of Japanese plovers. Additionally, the inner shrine of Rokujinishi Shrine can be used as a shelter in case of bad weather. From the top, you can see the mountains of the Kami Mountains, including Mt. Hayachine and Mt. Goyo.