First Sunrise (Fengetsu Mountain)

First Sunrise (Fengetsu Mountain)

Event Overview

One of the 100 famous mountains of Shinshu. The view from Mt. Kokuzou in the middle is good, and the panorama is underneath and you can see the first sunrise. Mount Fuetsu is home to the Okusha main shrine, which is designated as a national important cultural treasure, near the summit of the mountain, and has an old history as an object of faith. * Note that the Machinaka Information Center will be closed from December 29, 2024 to January 3, 2025.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Fengetsu Mountain
  • Address:   
  • Iida, Nagano
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Iida Station → 5 minutes by car (climbing entrance)
  • Car Access:   
中央道飯田ICから県道15号経由5km10分
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0265-22-4851 (Machinaka Information Center)

Event Period

  • January 1, 2026 (Thursday, Holiday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

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