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Notable viewpoint · Gunma Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture

Mt. Arafune

荒船山

Mt. Arafune is a viewpoint in Gunma Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture.

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Mt. Arafune: 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. Arafune

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.

How to reach Mt. Arafune — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.20403, 138.63713. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mt. Arafune

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    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mt. Arafune

    • Mt Myogi · viewpoint · Gunma Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Usuitoge Railway Heritage Park · viewpoint · Gunma Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Takamagahara · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Asama · viewpoint · Nagano Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Ryōkami · viewpoint · Chichibu · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Mount Nyū · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Mount Nyu · viewpoint · Minamisaku · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Mount Neishi · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Ogawayama · viewpoint · Yamanashi Prefecture · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Haruna · viewpoint · Gunma Prefecture · ~47 km · Must-see

    All hill stations & viewpoints in Gunma Prefecture

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mt. Arafune yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Mt. Arafune?

    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. Arafune?

    Nearby: 黒瀧山不動寺 (Buddhist site, 8 km), Mt Myogi (viewpoint, 18 km), Usuitoge Railway Heritage Park (viewpoint, 21 km), Shiraito Falls (waterfall, 29 km), Mt. Takamagahara (viewpoint, 30 km), Mt. Asama (viewpoint, 31 km).

    Is Mt. Arafune worth visiting?

    Mt. Arafune is listed as a notable viewpoint in Gunma Prefecture on Spotwander.