I've visited Shimakareyama and Chausuyama several times, including Kitayokodake, but they're still the most enjoyable. Known as an introductory area for snow-covered mountains with a ropeway, the difficulty level isn't particularly high, but at an altitude of 2,403 meters, you can enjoy the experience of high-altitude snow-covered mountains. The scenery is also magnificent on a clear day. This time, I was blessed with good weather and had a wonderful time. Mountain highlights: Summit of Shimakareyama...

I hiked across Mt. Amigasa and Mt. Nishidake in Nagano Prefecture. Located at the southern end of the Yatsugatake Mountains, the views were excellent once I emerged from the forest. Including Mt. Nishidake in the route makes for a very interesting loop. Mountain Highlights: The best part is the excellent views overlooking the Yatsugatake Mountains and the Southern Alps. Also, the scenery changes from forest to rocky areas, which is fascinating. Summit: The summit of Mt. Amigasa. There is plenty of space, but it was windy that day...

Mount Tateshina is a volcano located at the northernmost tip of the Yatsugatake mountain range. Its altitude is 2,531 m. As there are few mountains in the surrounding area, you can enjoy a vast view. Mountain attractions Summit ▼The summit in winter is a wonderful place with a contrast between the blue sky and the snow. The inner shrine of Tateshina Shrine at the summit is mystical. ▼On a clear day, you can see all the way to the distant mountains. ▼Lake Shirakaba can be seen. ...

Basic information ●Elevation Tomano-mimi: 1,963 m Okino-mimi: 1,977 m ●Time February 2021 ●Route Doaiguchi Station → Tenjindaira Station → Kata no koya → Tomano-mimi → Okino-mimi → Kata no koya → Tenjindaira Station → Doaiguchi Station Climbing Diary ▼I arrived around 8:00, and the parking lot was empty. I forgot to take a photo. There was a long line at the ticket booth! I arrived early...

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...

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. ...