Otome Highland

Otome Highland is a high plateau in Yamanashi at around 1700 meters elevation with sweeping grasslands and forested slopes. The open terrain allows wide views across mountain ridges, and the landscape shifts noticeably from season to season.

The plateau has served as a wildlife habitat since ancient times, with Sika deer populations adapting to the high elevation and cool conditions. The steep slopes and highland climate shaped which plants and animals could survive here over many centuries.

The open grasslands here host traditional seasonal hunts and viewing parties where locals gather to observe the deer herds that roam freely across the slopes.

Several hiking trails cross the area, ranging from open hillside walks to routes through forested sections depending on your choice. Visitors should be prepared for changing weather conditions at this elevation and bring appropriate gear.

The site serves as a research hub where scientists study how deer populations interact with the bamboo species that grow on the slopes. These studies help explain how wildlife adapts to high-altitude habitats and shapes the local ecosystem.

Location: Yamanashi

Elevation above the sea: 1,700 m

GPS coordinates: 35.79861,138.63306

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:21