Kirigamine Highlands is an eminent scenic spot with a splendid view of Suwa City in Nagano, Mt. Fuji, the Yatsugatake mountain range and alpine flora of each season. With a strong updraft around it, the upland is also known as the birthplace of gliding in Japan. In spring 2017, "Kirigamine," in honor of the brand's 50th anniversary, was awarded a letter of gratitude from Suwa City for its contribution towards enhancing tourism & making Suwa City a popular tourist destination in Japan.