The Mikasa Shindo tends to be closed in or around early July each year when the presence of Ursus arctos is confirmed. However, as of the present time, the trail is open. Around the junction to the Mikasa Shindo for Takanegahara, the Lagotis yesoensis are in their best viewing season and the Diapensia lapponica subsp. obovata, Sieversia pentapetala, and Anemone narcissiflora var.
japonomonantha are about to bloom.
Although the Mikasa Shindo is open, a steep snow-covered slope remains in the upper area.
Climbers should proceed with caution due to the danger of slipping and falling. Those who are not accustomed to walking on snow should probably refrain from taking this trail.
Photos: Lagotis yesoensis at the Mikasa junction (left) and the slope on the upper Mikasa Shindo (right) Jun. 24
japonomonantha are about to bloom.
Although the Mikasa Shindo is open, a steep snow-covered slope remains in the upper area.
Climbers should proceed with caution due to the danger of slipping and falling. Those who are not accustomed to walking on snow should probably refrain from taking this trail.
Photos: Lagotis yesoensis at the Mikasa junction (left) and the slope on the upper Mikasa Shindo (right) Jun. 24
