Notable viewpoint · Niigata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture

Mt. Ushigatake

牛ヶ岳

Mt. Ushigatake is a viewpoint in Niigata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture.

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Mt. Ushigatake: 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. Ushigatake

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. Ushigatake: tips

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

How to reach Mt. Ushigatake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.98215, 138.96991. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mt. Ushigatake

    • 八海神社 · temple · Niigata Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
    • 正眼寺 · temple · Niigata Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Mount Tanigawa · viewpoint · Gunma Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
    • 龍谷寺 · temple · Niigata Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Mount Echigo-Komagatake · viewpoint · Niigata Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Kiyotsu Gorge · viewpoint · Gunma Prefecture · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Mount Shibutsu · viewpoint · Tone · ~25 km · Must-see
    • 西福寺 · Buddhist site · Niigata Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
    • 円福寺 · Buddhist site · Niigata Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Kashouzan Mirokuji · Buddhist site · Gunma Prefecture · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Mount Hiuchigatake · viewpoint · Tochigi Prefecture · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Ozenuma · lake · Tochigi Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Yaze Site · fort · Tone · ~40 km · Must-see
    • 川合神社 · temple · Niigata Prefecture · ~42 km · Must-see
    • 松苧神社 · temple · Niigata Prefecture · ~43 km · Must-see
    • 榛名神社 · temple · Gunma Prefecture · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Fukiware no taki falls · waterfall · Gunma Prefecture · ~47 km · Must-see
    • 天桂寺 · Buddhist site · Gunma Prefecture · ~47 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Mt. Ushigatake?

    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. Ushigatake?

    Nearby: 八海神社 (temple, 17 km), 正眼寺 (temple, 21 km), Mount Tanigawa (viewpoint, 21 km), 龍谷寺 (temple, 21 km), Mount Echigo-Komagatake (viewpoint, 23 km), Kiyotsu Gorge (viewpoint, 24 km).

    Is Mt. Ushigatake worth visiting?

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