Direction of Kumonotaira

Around Kumono taira and Akaishi river
“Rhododendron aureum ” in Kumonotira spread their community.
For “Rhododendron aureum ”,this year’s weather is not good, and more there is snow.
Some of them are dying and they don’t spread widely.
We hope weather is getting better.
“Geum pentapetalum” started blooming.
But they have many buds.
Around Akaishi river “Geum pentapetalum” blooms in a small community.
“Phyllodoce caerulea” are blooming gradually.
We hope weather is getting better.
*Snow gorge under the junction of Mt.Hokuchindake is as usual.
(When going down, be careful. Prepare full of your climbing gear.)
*About Akaisi river
The situation is changing every day.
After crossing the river stepping on rocks, you must go up high snow wall.
Please walk kicking and stepping.
(River’s flow is fast, but you can walk on the rocks.