The Kiyosato area in the town of Takane in the city of Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, is a highland resort area situated on the southern slopes of the Yatsugatake Mountains at an elevation of roughly 1,200 meters. Known for its cool climate, dairy farms, and stunning mountain views, it is a popular year-round destination for trekking, sightseeing, and dining. Kiyosato experienced a massive boom from the late 1970s through the 1980s Bubble Economy era. However, when the economic bubble burst in the early 1990s, tourism plummeted. Many businesses went bankrupt, and the once-bustling station area saw a significant decline, leaving behind many empty, retro-styled buildings. Today, Kiyosato is a quiescent, countryside town.
https://kiyosato.gr.jp/inbound_en/; https://www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/english/discover/kiyosato.html; https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/tokai/yamanashi/kiyosato-and-around/
A streetlamp near Kiyosato Station.
A streetlamp with signs, Near Kiyosato Station, Takane-cho, Hokuto-city, Yamanashi, 6/28/2026
The Field Ballet in Kiyosato: (In Japanese) https://www.fieldballet.com/; https://www.moeginomura.co.jp/en/
The Kiyosato Field Ballet is Japan’s only long-running outdoor ballet festival, held annually in Kiyosato. Set in the “Moegi-no-mura” (Moegi Village), the festival merges nature with classical dance. This year, the 37th Event will be held at Moegi-no-mura Open-Air Special Stage, hosted by Ballet Chambre Ouest, from July 28 to August 9, 2026 (Closed on August 3). The main program is a production of the classic romantic ballet “La Sylphide” (Act I & II).
Ballet Chambre Ouest: (In Japanese) https://chambreouest.com/