Famous for autumn colors
Unfortunately there are no plants near the peek of the high mountain, so you can’t see the autumn leaves, but you can enjoy them at a place lower than that. If you go late, it may snow. Since the time is earlier than in the flatland, please visit in right time. If you have a chance to go to there in good season, enjoy the autumn leaves.
Mountains in autumn color; KARASAWA-Cirque
KARASAWA-Cirque; fascination
Surrounded by the Hodaka Mountain Range in the Northern Alps, the autumn colors of Karasawa Cirque are said to be the best in Japan. The contrast between the autumn leaves like the ink painting and the rugged mountains around is very wonderful.
KARASAWA-Cirque; information
Due to its high reputation, many people visit during the good season. Of course, it is difficult to book a hut, and it is often difficult to set up a tent. It is also worth seeing the scene with too many tents. The course is not difficult, but when the road is busy with other climbers who are slow to walk, you are more tired than the difficulty of climbing. Usually, coloring starts from mid-September, and the best time to see it is from late September to early October.
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KARASAWA-Cirque
| prefecture | Nagano |
| height above sea level | 7544ft |
| difficult | ★ |
| physical | ★ |
| schedule | 1 nights 2 days |
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(When starting from Kamikochi where private cars are regulated)
From the east; JR Matsumoto ST-(train)-Shinshimashima-(bus)-Kamikochi
From the west; JR Takayama ST-(bus)-Hirayu onsen-(bus)-Kamikochi
Mountains in autumn color; DAISETSU-ZAN
DAISETSU-ZAN; fascination
Not only the autumn colors but also the flowers are beautiful, but please note that the season is slightly different from Honshu due to the high latitude. You will be overwhelmed by the autumn leaves like a rainbow.
DAISETSU-ZAN; information
The aggregate of mountains in central Hokkaido is called Daisetsuzan. You can also easily enjoy the mountain scenery by using the ropeway. Autumn leaves start to color from around the beginning of September, and the best time to see is from mid-September to late September.
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DAISETUZAN
| prefecture | Hokkaido |
| height above sea level | 7513ft |
| difficult | ★ |
| physical | ★ |
| schedule | day trip |
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JR Asahikawa ST-(bus)-Asahidake
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