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Untoan |
MAP: C3 |
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This very interesting temple is located
in peaceful surroundings just to the north of the Ishiuchi
Maruyama area. A visit to Untoan is highly recommended
if you are in the area.
Tel: 025-782-0520
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Kankouji |
MAP: E2 |
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This temple, located nearby
in Ishiuchi Maruyama, has a 600 year
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Izumi Museum |
MAP: D2 |
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Located just off Route 17,
Izumi Museum presents exhibits from Papau New Guinea and
also over 160 other countries including a collection of rare masks and
dolls. Tel:
025-783-4500 |
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Yukiguni
Kibokukan |
MAP: D2 |
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This museum presents an
interesting collection of wood art. It is located
near the Shiozawa Ishiuchi IC on the road towards Ishiuchi Maruyama.
Tel: 025-783-5115 |
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Iijiyama
(1111.8 meters) |
MAP: E3 |
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Visible from Ishiuchi Maruyama, this mountain is known
by some as the "Fuji-san" of
the region. Hiking courses, including those for
beginners, can be found around the mountain area. |
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Uonuma
Skyline |
MAP: D2 |
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The road that spans the
mountain from Ishiuchi Maruyama to Muikamachi is known
as "Uonuma Skyline" and on clear days provides spectacular views of
the region. Due to snow, the road is closed in the winter months. |
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Daigenta
Canyon |
MAP: E4 |
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Daigenta Canyon is located in neighbouring
Yuzawa Town and is a beautiful area
surrounded by spectacular scenery and complete with a
peaceful lake and hiking courses. |
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Shakunage Lake |
MAP: B4 |
Shakunage Lake and the Sagurigawa Dam make for a great drive with spectacular scenery.
There are also many hiking courses in the region.
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Hakkai-san
(1778 meters) |
MAP: A4 |
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The Hakkai-san ropeway
takes you up to 1147 meters and from there you can
either take in the views or make your way to the summit
for an interesting climb and even more spectacular
views. |
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Makihatayama (1967 meters) |
MAP: C4 |
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One of the "100 famous
mountains of Japan", Makihata is a beautiful mountain.
If you make your way to the top, you'll be rewarded with
amazing views of the surrounding regions. |
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Joetsu
Kokusai Playland |
MAP: D2 |
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This popular summer family
attraction at Joetsu Kokusai features water slides, a water bobsleigh,
"Wild River" and other fun attractions.
Tel: 025-782-1141 |
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Ishiuchi
Maruyama Ski Resort |
MAP: E2 |
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The biggest resort close to
the Kanetsu expressway and Joetsu Shinkansen, Ishiuchi
Maruyama has courses for everyone from young children to
experienced skiers and snowboarders. Check out the
4 park areas complete with half pipe, superpipe, jump, kicker and
more fun attractions.
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Ishiuchi
Maruyama Ski Festival |
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The Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski
Festival is held each year in March. This season
major
ski and snowboard manufacturers will be bringing new equipment for testing, and special lessons with top
skiers are planned. As always there will be a
spectacular firework display as well as lots of other
fun events and attractions. |
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