Shiga Kogen
Nagano, Japan — 7.2 km
🇯🇵 Nagano · Japan — Altitude 604 m
This live camera covers Yamanouchi, a mountain town in Nagano Prefecture in central Honshu. The stream is provided by the town's own YouTube channel and gives a current view of the area at any hour it is online. It suits anyone planning a trip to the Shinshu highlands or simply curious what the weather looks like there today.
Yamanouchi sits at roughly 600 metres above sea level in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture, a region of river valleys, forested ridges and volcanic uplands. The town is best known as the gateway to the Jigokudani Monkey Park, where Japanese macaques bathe in hot springs, and to the wider Shiga Kogen plateau. The landscape changes sharply with the seasons, moving from green summer slopes to deep winter snow.
The camera shows the town and its surroundings as the source publishes them, so check the live player for the current scene. Mornings often bring clear air and the best visibility over the valley, while late afternoon light can pick out the ridgelines. Winter views depend heavily on snowfall, and autumn colours in the hills are usually at their strongest in October and early November. Image detail and conditions depend on the stream itself.
Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures often below freezing, while summers are warm and humid with occasional afternoon showers. Spring and autumn are generally the most comfortable seasons for walking. Yamanouchi is reached by train and bus from Nagano city, and the nearby Shiga Kogen, Madarao Kogen and Suzaka cameras offer a useful comparison of the wider highland area.
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The current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Yamanouchi are shown in the weather block on this page. They update automatically, so you can check temperature and conditions before you watch the live stream.
The local time in Yamanouchi is displayed on this page and follows Japan Standard Time. It is shown alongside the live camera so you can judge daylight and the time of day in the view.
The camera is located in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, at an altitude of about 600 metres. The map on this page marks its position, and nearby cameras in the region are listed below it.
Clear mornings and late afternoons usually give the best visibility over the valley. Winter views are most striking after snowfall, and autumn in October is popular for the coloured hillsides.
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