The snow that started falling yesterday created the scenes shown in the photos in the gorge’s upper areas.
Mt. Kurodake’s eastern face is completely covered with snow, and Sekihoku Pass and other areas have snow on the ground.
Cars going over the pass will require winter tires.
Please note that the trails on Mt. Kurodake are very slippery. Climbers going with a “summer mindset” will face extreme difficulty.
Also, please note that the climbing office at Mt. Kurodake’s 7th Station will close on the 16th.
As for the fall foliage in the gorge, more and more leaves are falling, although colorful leaves can still be seen in some areas.
Photos: Sounkyo Gorge (left and center) and the vicinity of the 5th Station (right) Oct. 15
Mt. Kurodake’s eastern face is completely covered with snow, and Sekihoku Pass and other areas have snow on the ground.
Cars going over the pass will require winter tires.
Please note that the trails on Mt. Kurodake are very slippery. Climbers going with a “summer mindset” will face extreme difficulty.
Also, please note that the climbing office at Mt. Kurodake’s 7th Station will close on the 16th.
As for the fall foliage in the gorge, more and more leaves are falling, although colorful leaves can still be seen in some areas.
Photos: Sounkyo Gorge (left and center) and the vicinity of the 5th Station (right) Oct. 15
