Author: vc-dev

Mt.Kurodake autumn leaves information
From the northwest slope of Mt,Kurodake to Kumonotaira
Sorbus matsumurana (Makino) Koehne ‘s leaves fall down because of last typhoon.

Depends on place some leaves and grass is getting deep color.
But it is like final atmosphere.
On Kumonodaira leaves and grasses keep their beautiful color but some leaves fall down or change dark color.
Northwest slope of Mt.Kurodake Sorbus matsumurana (Makino) Koehne ‘s leaves keep deep red color.
Betula ermanii and Weigela maximowiczii (S.Moore) Rehder turn to yellow.

Today is really clear and warm , sun is very strong.
But in the early morning the temperature was -5.
The weather is insecure.
It may snow.
Please prepare your gear and make a best plan and climb mountains safely.

Sounkyou visiter center “Let’s walk in Autumn leaves at Kurodakesawa”
At Sounkyou visiter center
We have a high-definition videos,you can watch the short movie “Secret of Sounkyou Gorge” any time.
This short movie tell you about the story that columnar joints was formed by a eruption 3000 years ago.
But before that what was Sounkyo gorge like?
Kurodakesawa has the key to explore it.
Please join us!

*Duration September 29th ~October 9th everyday
*Time 10:00~12:00 and 13:00~15:00
*The meeting place Sounkyo visiter center
*Entry fee Free!! (but please make a resavation until the day beore)
*Target older than or 10 years old.(elememtary school students and junior high school sutudents join with their parent)
* cloting and equipment suitable wear to act, raincort ,water to drink, energy food
*application Sounkyo visiter center (01658-9-4400 9:00~17:00)

At northwest of Mt.Kurodake Betula ermanii and Weigela middendorffiana turn to yellow.
With red leaves of Sorbus matsumurana (Makino) Koehne autumn leaves is very good time to see.
In the direction of Kumonotaira and the direction of Hokkaisawa leaves turn to deep red and deep yellow.
Whole mountains are like being on fire.
Soon leaves will start to defoliate.
We really worry about typoon.

Sorbus matsumurana (Makino) Koehne and Betula ermanii at Ginsendai is almost the best time to see.
This season both trees changed their leaves same time,and their leaves are really bright and deep color.
When you visit , don’t forget to bring your glaves and cap because the temperature is really cold.