This video is a driving guide and in-car footage that condenses the charm of the Uonuma Skyline, Niigata Prefecture's proud scenic ridge road.

This is a spectacular route of approximately 20km that runs north-south along the ridge (approximately 1,000m above sea level) of the Uonuma Hills (Nishiyama), nestled between the Shinano River and the Uono River. Enjoy the dynamic panorama of the Uonuma Basin and the magnificent mountain ranges of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, including the Echigo Sanzan (Hakkaisan, Echigo Komagatake, and Nakanodake), as if you were in the passenger seat!

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🗺️ [Access Methods]
● Approach from the North (Hakkatoge Pass Entrance)
　Via National Route 253 from the Kan-Etsu Expressway "Muikamachi IC"
● Approach from the South (Junitoge Pass Entrance)
　Via National Route 353 from the Kan-Etsu Expressway "Shiozawa-Ishiuchi IC"

🚗 [Uonuma Skyline's 5 Major Observation Decks Checkpoints]
① Hakkatoge Observation Deck
・The northern starting point at the top of a steep slope. An open spot perfect for observing the sea of ​​clouds in the early morning.
② Muikamachi Observation Deck (Elevation approx. 700m)
・A panoramic view of the center of the Uonuma Basin! Very popular for hunting for the sea of ​​clouds in autumn.
③ Gokoku Kannon
・In addition to a panoramic view of the basin from the deck behind it, the famous spring water "Mizuko no Shimizu" is a must-see.

④ Tokamachi Observatory (Elevation 730m)
• Approximately the halfway point of the route. Large parking lot and restrooms available. 360-degree panoramic view!

⑤ Uonuma Observatory (Elevation 920m)
• The highest point. Benches available, perfect for a picnic. The trailhead for the "Tomayama Trekking (40 minutes round trip)" through a beautiful beech forest.

🌟 [Nearby Scenic Spots You Should Visit Together]
・Kiyotsu Gorge (One of Japan's Three Great Gorges - An Artistic Water Mirror Tunnel) *Approximately 10-15 minutes by car from the southern end, Juunigoe Pass
・Hoshitoge Rice Terraces (Water Mirrors Reflecting the Sky and the Original Landscape of the Rural Area)
・Bijinbayashi Forest (A Beautiful Beech Forest with Elegant Standing Forms)

⏱️ Chapters (Table of Contents)
00:00 Opening
00:26 Uonuma Skyline Guide
04:16 Scenic Drive Starts
07:42 ① Uonuma Observatory
09:05 Scenic Drive Starts
14:53 ② Tokamachi Observatory
16:37 Scenic Drive Starts
25:25 ③ Hakkotoge Observation Deck
26:33 Scenic Drive Starts
28:52 Scenic View of Hoshitoge Rice Terraces
30:53 Scenic View of Bijinbayashi Forest
32:17 The Water Mirror of Kiyotsu Gorge
32:47 Ending

⚠️ [Driving Precautions]
・There are some narrow sections (1.5 lanes) and sharp curves, so please drive safely, keeping your speed down and yielding to other vehicles.

・The road is closed for winter (completely closed to traffic) from mid-November to late May (or early June) every year.

★BGM: Yuhei Komatsu

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