Hikarigahara Plateau

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Hikarigahara Plateau

360 degree panoramic view. Enjoy an abundance of nature on your day off.

On the border of Nagano Prefecture, Hikarigahara plateau is on the foothills of Mt.Kurokura. It is located at an altitude of 800m ~ 1,100m, a perfect location overlooking the Kubiki Plains. On a clear day you can see Sado Island and Noto Peninsula in the distance, the sun setting on the Sea of Japan and the night lights of Joetsu City. When visibility is good you can see Mt.Yarigatake in the Northern Alps. The 2002 movie Totsunyûseyo! Asama Sansô Jiken (The Choice of Hercules) was filmed at this plateau and to commemorate the filming of the movie a large, metal ball statue was built on the site. The ball is a replica of the one used by the police force to smash into the building in order to rescue the hostage there.

detail information

Name of places:	Hikarigahara Plateau
Address:	Sekida, Itakura-ku, Joetsu-shi, Niigata
Traffic access(train):	Take the Echigo Tokimeki Haneuma Railway Line to Kita Arai Station and from there it's 45 minutes by taxi.
Traffic access(car):	Take the Arai Smart IC exit on the Joshin'etsu Expressway and it’s 50 minutes from there.
Tel:	0255-78-2141 Phone: Itakura Ward General Office Industrial Promotion Division
Fax:	0255-78-3984 Fax: Itakura Ward General Office Industrial Promotion Division
Business hours:	10:00～16:00 Guests at the Green Pal Kogenso can use the facility between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. the next day. People using the camping area can do so between noon and 9:00 a.m. the next day.
Average time to see:	60min
Holidays:	Closed between November and May due to the road being closed at this time.
Fee:	Prices: Green Pal Kogenso - Jr.high and over: ¥2,300, elementary students: ¥1,200. Showers: ¥200 Camping area: Bungalow - ¥3000, campsite - ¥1000
Car parking:	Free parking available for about 20 vehicles