Local favourite viewpoint · Niigata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture

Mount Kemo

毛猛山

Mount Kemo is a viewpoint in Niigata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture.

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Mount Kemo: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Mount Kemo

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Mount Kemo: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Mount Kemo — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.25671, 139.17514. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Mount Kemo?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Mount Kemo?

    Nearby: 六十里越峠開道記念碑 (fort, 9 km), Mount Echigo-Komagatake (viewpoint, 22 km), 円福寺 (Buddhist site, 23 km), 西福寺 (Buddhist site, 26 km), 杜々の森名水公園 (park, 29 km), 龍谷寺 (temple, 31 km).