Place to visit
Happo Pond, Japan: what it is and when to go
Happo Pond is a natural site (八方池) in Japan (Nagano), at 2,060 m above sea level. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is June to October, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Natural site · Nature
- Local name
- 八方池
- Where
- Japan
- Elevation
- 2,060 m
- You can go
- June to October.
- Nearest airport
- HND Tokyo, 221 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 36.69424, 137.78451
What it is and where
Happo Pond is a natural site (八方池) in Japan (Nagano), at 2,060 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Nagano, where this site lists 211 more places to see, 35 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.69424, 137.78451; the nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 221 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit Happo Pond: June to October, and the season is short because it sits at 2,060 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:45
- FebBetter not10:39
- MarBetter not11:43
- AprBetter not12:57
- MayBetter not13:57
- JunPossible14:30
- JulPossible14:17
- AugPossible13:24
- SepPossible12:13
- OctPossible11:02
- NovBetter not10:00
- DecBetter not9:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Happoike SansoMountains · Hiking1.3 km
- Mount KaramatsuMountain in Japan2.8 km
- Hakuba Happoone Winter ResortWiter sports resort in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, Japan3.2 km
- Mount ShiratakeMountain in Japan3.9 km
- GoryusansoMountains · Hiking4.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Nature
- Mount Fuji: volcano in Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures, Japan
- Itsukushima Shrine: Shinto shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
- Tokyo Bay: bay in Japan
- Mount Asama: volcano on the border of Gunma and Nagano prefectures in Japan
- Sakurajima: volcano and island located in Kagoshima prefecture, Japan
- Mount Aso: volcano in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Every Japan place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Happo Pond?
It is a natural site (八方池 in the local language) in Japan. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Happo Pond?
June to October, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,060 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30.
How do you get to Happo Pond?
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 221 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Happoike Sanso, Mount Karamatsu, Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Nagano211 places to see in and around Nagano, Japan: Mount Asama, Mount Tate, Mount Kusatsu-Shirane. Best time: February.
- Nature2174 places for nature in Japan, from Mount Fuji to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May and October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Happo Pond on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.