It is one of the 100 famous mountains in Gunma Prefecture. It is an introductory course for snowy mountains, and is popular among climbers due to its beautiful scenery. Mountain attractions Scenery ▼A mountain with a wide and attractive landscape. You can climb it quickly by ropeway, and the scenery is great value for money! Summit Tanigawadake is a mountain with two peaks. Okinomimi, which is in the back, is higher in altitude. The distance between the two is not that great...

This is one of the marshes in Shiga Kogen. You can easily get there by lift. We also recommend the 10km course around the ponds that starts from Maeyama Marsh. Exploring the marshes in early August ▼The high altitude allows you to enjoy a vast view. ▼A field of cotton grass nearing the end of its bloom ▼Shibuike is also a marsh, but it has a deep pond. You can see floating islands here and there. ▼For more details, click here...

We went to Maeyama Marsh and Shibuike Pond in Shiga Kogen. Exploration ▼We parked our car in the parking lot and started the adventure. ▼Our destination, Maeyama Marsh and Shibuike Pond, is located right next to the lift (arrow). ▼This is the Maeyama Summer Lift. ▼We paid 700 yen round trip and got on the lift. ▼There is a rough map at the starting point. ▼The elevated marsh spreads out. The regulations...

These are the mountains in Shizuoka Prefecture from which you can see Mt. Fuji. Ishiwariyama is 1,412 m high, and Hiraoyama is 1,155 m high. Mountain attractions The scenery The summits, from which you can get a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji, are simply the best. ▼Ishiwariyama summit Mt. Fuji covered in snow is so cool. ▼Mt. Fuji from the summit of Hiraoyama We were lucky that there wasn't a single cloud in the sky! Interesting spots If you are accessing from the Ishiwari Shrine side,...

Basic information ●Altitude Shimakareyama: 2,403 m Chausuyama: 2,384 m ●Season March 2020 ●Route Base Station-Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway → Summit Station → Shimakare Sanso → Ameike Pass → Shimakareyama Summit → Observation Deck → Chausuyama → Gotsuji → Summit Station-Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway → Base Station Climbing Diary Summit Station to Shimakareyama Summit ▼Arrived at the summit station by ropeway! The weather was great! ▼We prepared our equipment and started walking...

These mountains belong to the Northern Yatsugatake Mountains in the Yatsugatake Mountain Range in Nagano Prefecture. The altitude of Shimagareyama is 2,403 m, and Chausuyama is 2,384 m. Both mountains are in the 2,000 m range, but you can easily enjoy them by using the ropeway. Mountain Attractions Summit ▼ Shimagareyama Observation Deck The summit of Shimagareyama is surrounded by trees. Instead, there is an observation deck where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. ...

Kitayokodake is located in Nagano Prefecture and is part of the Yatsugatake mountain range. It is 2,480m above sea level, but you can take a ropeway up to 2,237m. It takes just a few hours to get to the summit and back, so it's a great way to test your stamina and skills. If you're trying a snowy mountain for the first time, this is a good choice. Mountain attractions Summit The weather wasn't great, so it was generally dark...

Kitayokodake is known as an entry level mountain for snowy mountains. You can easily experience winter alpine climbing by ropeway up to 2,237 m. It takes just a few hours to reach the summit and back, so it's a great place to test your stamina and skills. It's an easy climb, but the scenery is beautiful and high-altitude. Basic information ●Altitude: 2,480 m ●Date and time: 20...

The Kosuge route to Daibosatsu Pass in the snow. I heard that there was snow near the top of Daibosatsu-rei, so I went to try out gaiters and light crampons. There seemed to be heavy snow on the Yamanashi side, so I approached from Kosuge Village on the east side. Basic information ●Mountain climbed Daibosatsu Pass (1,897m) ●Time January 2020 Climbing record ▼I was afraid of the road surface freezing, so I put on chains at the Kosuge roadside station. ...

Ishizuchi-san is the highest peak in western Japan and has long been known as a place of Shugendo. It is the highest peak in western Japan and is known for its impressive chain sections. It is a wonderful mountain with unique mountain trails and magnificent views, worth the expedition. Basic information ●Mountain information Ishizuchi-san (1,982 m) ●Routes Success route ●Recommended for: People who want to do ascetic training, people who like chains, people who want to enjoy the four seasons Climbing notes Trailhead → Success route ...