[Akita Prefecture] Enjoy the taste, scenery, and leisure at Nikaho Plateau

"Nikaho Plateau" is a hilly area that spreads out at the northern foot of Mt. Chokai, one of the most prominent volcanoes in Tohoku.
The altitude is approximately 500 meters, and you can fully enjoy the great outdoors with spacious meadows, wetlands, and flowers that bloom every season.

You can overlook Nikaho City, the southernmost municipality in Akita Prefecture, and Yurihonjo City next door, and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Sea of ​​Japan, the Oga Peninsula, the Ou Mountains, Mt. Chokai, and more. You can enjoy it.
This time, we will introduce the charms of Nikaho Plateau, a tourist destination that locals often visit.

The windmills for wind power generation are eye-catching!

The most eye-catching feature of Nikaho Plateau is the windmill, which can be said to be the symbol of Nikaho City. Wind power generation is popular in the Nikaho Plateau, and you can see more than 15 windmills standing in the lush green fields.

This windmill can be seen from the national highway and expressway in Nikaho City, and from the many windmills lined up, you can tell if that area is Nikaho Plateau.

Cycling through the plateau! Nikaho Kogen Cycling Terminal

There is a dedicated cycling road around the observatory that is approximately 5km in length, and you can experience cycling while enjoying the refreshing highland breeze and admiring the luxurious scenery of lakes, Mt. Chokai, and pure white windmills. can.

It is open from late April to mid-November, and is closed during the winter. If you plan to use the facility during uncertain times, please contact the Nikaho City Tourism Division in advance.

INFORMATION

• Name: Nikaho Kogen Cycling Terminal
• Address: 4-5 Babakushigoya, Nikaho City, Akita 018-0413 (Nikaho Kogen Hibarisou)
• Phone: 0184-43-3230 (Nikaho City Tourism Division)
• Business period: Late April to mid-November
• Fares: 440 yen for regular cars, 330 yen for children's cars, 630 yen for two people.
• URL: Akita Town Information (Nigaho Kogen Cycling Terminal)

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Milk products are extremely delicious! Tsuchida Ranch

Nikabo Highland is also a pasture area, and there is also a famous ranch called ``Tsuchida Ranch''. Taking advantage of the pasture area, we raise Jersey cows through grazing.

Grazing is becoming less common in Japan today. Although it is practiced in municipalities with large areas of land such as Hokkaido, grazing on pastures close to cities is said to be extremely difficult.

At Tsuchida Farm, you can see cows living their lives with windmills in the background. We also raise other animals besides Jersey cows.

The farm uses milk squeezed from cows to make and serve dairy products such as ice cream, cheese, and yogurt, as well as processed meat products such as sausages. Tsuchida Farm's products are known both inside and outside the prefecture for their rich and delicious flavor. There is also a rest area within the farm, so you can eat there.

INFORMATION

• Name: Tsuchida Farm
• Address: 4-6 Toshiyama Baba, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture
• Phone: 0184-36-2348
• URL: https://tsuchida-bokujou.com/

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Nikaho Plateau is a plateau area located at the northern foot of Mt. Chokai. Although it is within a day's reach by car, bus, or train, you can fully enjoy Mt. Chokai, the wetland area at the foot of Mt. One day is just not enough.

Nikaho City has a roadside station and many hot spring facilities. The hot springs are a result of the volcano Mt. Chokai. Wouldn't it be a wonderful leisure plan to take a leisurely day at a time and enjoy nature while taking a break at these hot springs?

Akita Prefecture is characterized by its beautiful nature. Please come and visit us to refresh yourself.