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Mishaka Pond
A small irrigation reservoir whose acidic, iron-rich water holds a still green surface mirroring the birch and larch on its bank. It became famous as the subject of a Higashiyama Kaii painting.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Nagano, Japan · Asia
Hara is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Uminokuchi, 35km from Venus Line.
Hara is a town located in Nagano, Japan. With a population of 4,344, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Hara sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hara to your route.
The Ōmiyama ruins (大深山遺跡, Ōmiyama iseki) is an archaeological site containing the ruins of a mid-Jōmon period (2500–1500 BCE) settlement located in the Ōmiyama neighborhood of the village of Kawakami, Nagano in the Chūbu region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1966.
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Hara is located in Nagano, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.9667 latitude, 138.5500 longitude.
Hara has a population of approximately 4,344 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan8 notable places within an hour's drive.
photogenic
A small irrigation reservoir whose acidic, iron-rich water holds a still green surface mirroring the birch and larch on its bank. It became famous as the subject of a Higashiyama Kaii painting.
24 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
A 76 km free touring road across Nagano's Kirigamine and Utsukushigahara highlands, rolling over open alpine meadows at up to 1,959 m. One of Japan's best-loved drives for bikers and grand tourers.
35 km · about 40 min drive
mountain pass
Historic pass on the old Nakasendo route between Gunma and Karuizawa, packed with 180-plus corners and the brick Megane-bashi viaduct. Another Initial D battleground beloved by drivers and rail historians alike.
42 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
The most accessible of the Fuji Five Lakes, offering spectacular reflections of Mount Fuji and seasonal flower festivals.
54 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A lakeside viewpoint where Mount Fuji reflects perfectly in still waters, especially stunning during autumn foliage and cherry blossom seasons.
54 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A mountain-top station reached by ropeway above Lake Kawaguchi, offering a bird's-eye view of the lake with Mt Fuji dominating the skyline.
54 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
A thousand-year-old spa at the foot of the Nagano hills, ringed by ancient temples including a rare octagonal three-storey pagoda. Three small public baths still serve the village for a few coins.
55 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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