Tateshina
Nagano, Japan — 27 km
Kawakami — Mawarime-daira tourist facility car park
Kawakami - 廻り目平観光施設駐車場
🇯🇵 Nagano · Japan — Altitude 1550 m
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This live camera overlooks a mountain car park at the Mawarime-daira tourist facility in Kawakami, a village in Nagano Prefecture at about 1,550 metres. It is useful for checking how the highland weather is developing before you drive up into the Yatsugatake and Kiso area. The stream is provided by its owner on YouTube.
About Kawakami and the highlands
Kawakami lies in the Minamisaku district of Nagano Prefecture, in the upland country south of the Yatsugatake range. The area is known for its cool summers, clear air and open plateau scenery, and for the lakes and wooded hills that draw walkers and cyclists. The village sits well above the lowland towns, so conditions here can differ noticeably from those in Nagano City or Matsumoto.
What to watch and when
The camera shows the car park of a local tourist facility, so activity follows visitor traffic, with more cars around weekends, holidays and the autumn colour season. Early morning often brings mist or cloud over the hills, while clear afternoons give the best sightlines. Snow is common in winter, so the view can change quickly from bare ground to white. Check the live weather block before relying on the picture.
Practical notes and nearby cameras
Summers are mild and winters are cold with regular snowfall, and the most comfortable visiting months are generally late spring through early autumn. Roads to higher ground may close in winter, so check conditions before travelling. Other live cameras in the wider area include Tateshina, Kamisuwa, Nagawa and Kōfu, all within about 40 km and useful for comparing weather across the region.
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About this camera
What is the weather like in Kawakami now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast for Kawakami are shown in the weather block on this page. Because the village sits at about 1,550 metres, it is usually cooler than towns in the surrounding lowlands.
What time is it in Kawakami?
The local time for Kawakami is shown live on this page, in Japan Standard Time. The clock updates automatically so you can match what the camera shows with the current hour.
Where exactly is this webcam located?
The camera overlooks a car park at the Mawarime-daira tourist facility in Kawakami, Nagano Prefecture. The map on this page marks its position in the Yatsugatake area of central Japan.
When is the best time to watch this camera?
Clear daytime hours give the most detail, and autumn and winter often bring the most striking changes in the surrounding hills. Weather is the main factor, so check the live forecast before you tune in.
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