#mtmitsumine

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Layers of Green: Mt. Mitsumine and Highlands of Nagano・長野県三峰山と霧ヶ峰高原の変わりゆく風景

Bright green slopes of Mt. Mitsumine in Nagano, blanketed with dwarf bamboo, stand out against a backdrop of dense cedar forests. A beautiful view, even as the landscape tells a deeper story of changing ecosystems and human influence.

Check out the full write-up with more photos: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250730-mitsumine

Location: Mt. Mitsumine, Nagano, Japan

Timestamp: 2025-07-30・08:30

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP

68 mm ISO 200 for 1/400 sec. at ƒ/4.5

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Where Green Slopes Meet White Birch・三峰山の緑の斜面と白樺との出会い

Climbing down from the peak of Mt. Mitsumine, my eye caught a small grove of Japanese white birch (Betula platyphylla) clustered in a gully along the slope. Their pale trunks slightly stood out against the vivid green hillside, and I imagined how striking this view must become in autumn, when golden leaves contrast even more sharply with the surrounding greenery.

Full story & more photos: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250730-mitsumine

Location: Mt. Mitsumine, Nagano, Japan

Timestamp: 2025-07-30・08:25

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP

68 mm ISO 200 for 1/400 sec. at ƒ/4.5

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From Mt. Mitsumine to the Utsukushigahara Highlands・三峰山から広がる、美しが原高原の眺め

From the peak of Mt. Mitsumine (三峰山; Mitsumine-yama), looking north, you can spot the highest point of the Utsukushigahara Highlands (美しが丘高原; Utsukushigahara-Kogen). At 2,034 meters (6,673 ft), its summit is crowned with numerous antennas that serve as relay towers for digital TV broadcasting, radio stations, and cellular networks across the region.

I previously visited the Utsukushigahara Highlands in August 2022, where I shared both photos and video from that trip. Standing here on Mt. Mitsumine and seeing those familiar peaks from a new perspective is a reminder of how interconnected these mountains are and how each visit reveals something different, depending on where you’re standing.

Location: Mt. Mitsumine, Nagano, Japan

Timestamp: 2025-07-30・08:17

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP

105 mm ISO 100 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/5.6

Full write-up (1-minute read) with links to maps and sources for a deeper dive: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250730-mitsumine

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Dale-chan’s Break Among Bamboo Leaves・デールちゃん、涼しい高原でひと休み

Dale-chan, my loyal border collie, turned 12 this year. These days, even though she needs a little more time when we take on mountain trails, her spirit is as strong as ever.

The hike to the peak of Mt. Mitsumine was fortunately a gentle slope, and the cool summer air made it easier for her to stride ahead and show me the way.

Every so often she pauses to rest, and I’m always grateful for those quiet breaks together on the trail.

Location: Mt. Mitsumine, Nagano, Japan Timestamp: 2025-07-30・08:16 Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP 95 mm ISO 100 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/5.6

Links to sources and Google Maps: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250730-mitsumine

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Chasing Light on the Slopes of Mt. Mitsumine・丘に溶け込む一本の木・三峰山での風景

At 1,773 meters, Mt. Mitsumine (三峰山) stands on the plateau of the Kirigamine Highlands in Nagano Prefecture, about three hours from Yokohama. Once an active volcano, it now supports lush highland vegetation, though tall trees still struggle in the volcanic soil.

Shooting at midday made it difficult to separate a lone tree from the rolling hills beyond. One day, I’d like to come back when the light shifts or the seasons turn, to see if I can make this tree stand out from its camouflage in the hills.

Location: Mt. Mitsumine, Nagano, Japan

Timestamp: 2025-07-30・08:14

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP

58 mm ISO 100 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/5.6

Full write-up (1-minute read) with links to maps and sources for a deeper dive:　https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250730-mitsumine

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Scenic Views of Odoriba Marsh & Mt. Mitsumine, Nagano・長野県「踊場湿原」と「三峰山」

My Border Collie and I visited Odoriba Marsh and Mt. Mitsumine in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, to escape the summer heat and capture the beauty of the highland landscapes through photography. The gentle trail to the summit of Mt. Mitsumine, combined with the refreshing mountain air, made for an enjoyable hike where my border collie even took the lead, showing me the way.

For a deeper dive, including Google Maps links and references, check out the full write-ups (just a 1-minute read each):

Kirigamine Highland: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250730-kirigamine

Mt. Mitsumine: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250730-mitsumine