Pond of white pieces

Pond of white pieces

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JR Yacchiho Station → Chikuma Bus bound for Mugusa Pass (operated only on specific days from May to October) for 1 hour and 5 minutes, bus stop: get off at the entrance of Shirakomaike, 15 minutes walk; or 40 minutes drive
From Chūdo Nagasaka IC, 66km via Route 141/299; or Chūbu Crossing Road Yachiho-Takahara IC, 25km 30 minutes via Route 299
170 units/600 yen per time

Business Hours

Freedom to walk

Price

Free

Spot Category

Lake, Pond, Camp Barbecue


Red-colored fall leaves in the pond of white koma
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