Chikuma mountains
| Chikuma Mountains | |
|---|---|
| 筑摩山地 (Japanese) | |
Utsukushigahara seen from Matsumoto, Nagano. | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Utsukushigahara |
| Elevation | 2,034 m (6,673 ft) |
| Coordinates | 36°10′N 138°05′E / 36.167°N 138.083°E |
| Geography | |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefectures | Nagano |
| Parent range | Japanese Alps |
The Chikuma Mountains (筑摩山地, Chikuma Sanchi) is a mountainous region in Japan that runs north-south through the central part of Nagano Prefecture. It is part of the Yatsugatake-Chūshin Kōgen Quasi-National Park.
The mountains Utsukushigahara, 2,034 m (6,673 ft), Kirigamine, and Kamuriki are within Chikuma range. It is a popular tourist's destination.