Closed by Snow Half the Year | Ura-Venus Line, Nagano 4K POV Drive (No Talking, No Music)

Beyond the main Venus Line, there is another highland road that far fewer travelers ever see. This 4K POV drive follows the road locally known as Ura-Venus (裏ビーナス), a lesser-known side route near Utsukushigahara—one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains in Nagano Prefecture. Unlike the main Venus Line, which draws more sightseeing traffic, this road feels much more isolated as it climbs toward the 1,959m(6,427ft) highland area of Utsukushigahara. The route runs along Prefectural Route 62, heading toward the upper highlands beneath Mt. Ōgatō (王ヶ頭), known for the TV antennas standing above Utsukushigahara. This road is only accessible from late April to early November, before the winter closure cuts it off under snow. This is a pure driving record. No commentary, no music. Just the steady tire grip, raw exhaust, and the quiet isolation of the high mountains. If you enjoyed this hidden mountain pass, drop a LIKE. 👇Comment below: What is your favorite type of scenic driving route in Japan—coast, mountains, or highlands? ──────────────────────────── ▸ TIMELINE 00:00 Intro : Entering the Hidden Venus Line 00:30 The Hidden Route Begins 00:47 Cliffside Squeeze: Oncoming Bus 02:06 Omoide-no-Oka 03:15 Mt. Takeshimine 04:14 Yakeyama 06:09 Utsukushi Terrace ──────────────────────────── ▸ LOCATION : Nagano Prefecture, Japan / Ura-Venus (裏ビーナス) → Prefectural Route 62 → Utsukushigahara (美ヶ原) → Mt. Ōgatō (王ヶ頭) area ──────────────────────────── ▸ VEHICLE : BMW M135i xDrive (F40) ▸ CAMERA : DJI Osmo Action 6 ▸ AUDIO : DJI MIC Mini ▸ STILL : Sony a7R V + SEL2470GM2 + SEL70200GM2 ──────────────────────────── ▸ WATCH TIPS Use headphones for the full in-car audio experience. Watch in 4K for the clearest view. No talking. No music. Just road noise and raw exhaust. ──────────────────────────── ▸ ABOUT SCENILOG Scenilog = Scenic + Vlog. Immersive POV driving across Japan — neon-lit Tokyo expressways, midnight Wangan runs, hidden mountain passes, alpine highlands, coastal highways, and quiet country roads. No talking. No music. Just the pure sound of the road. New episodes every Friday night — 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT (Saturday 10:00 AM JST). Subscribe and join the ride across Japan. ──────────────────────────── #POVDriving #JapanDrive #HiddenVenusLine #UraVenus #Nagano #Utsukushigahara #ScenicDrive #HighlandDrive #DriveASMR #CarASMR #Scenilog #4k