Notable viewpoint · Nakauonuma, Niigata Prefecture

Mt. Naeba

苗場山

Mt. Naeba is a viewpoint in Nakauonuma, Niigata Prefecture.

Mt. Naeba: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Mt. Naeba

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

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

Visiting Mt. Naeba: tips

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

How to reach Mt. Naeba — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.84594, 138.69032. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mt. Naeba

    • Kiyotsu Gorge · viewpoint · Gunma Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Mount Yakebitai · viewpoint · Gunma Prefecture · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Mount Higashidate · viewpoint · Gunma Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Mount Tanigawa · viewpoint · Gunma Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Mount Shiga · viewpoint · Gunma Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Jigokudani Monkey Park · park · Gunma Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
    • 草津熱帯圏 · sanctuary · Agatsuma · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Kōsen Temple · temple · Agatsuma · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane · viewpoint · Gunma Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see
    • 嫗仙の滝 · waterfall · Agatsuma · ~34 km · Must-see
    • 竹原神社 · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~36 km · Must-see
    • 谷厳寺 · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~36 km · Must-see
    • 専福寺 · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~36 km · Must-see
    • 真宗寺 · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~37 km · Must-see
    • 常楽寺 · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~37 km · Must-see
    • 西敬寺 · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~37 km · Must-see
    • 正受庵 · Buddhist site · Nagano Prefecture · ~37 km · Must-see
    • 泰清寺 · temple · Nagano Prefecture · ~37 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Mt. Naeba?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Mt. Naeba?

    Nearby: Kiyotsu Gorge (viewpoint, 18 km), Mount Yakebitai (viewpoint, 22 km), Mount Higashidate (viewpoint, 24 km), Mount Tanigawa (viewpoint, 27 km), Mount Shiga (viewpoint, 28 km), Jigokudani Monkey Park (park, 30 km).

    Is Mt. Naeba worth visiting?

    Mt. Naeba is listed as a notable viewpoint in Niigata Prefecture on Spotwander.