Author: vc-dev

Around Daisetsu Kogen-numa, many Sorbus matsumurana leaves are coloring noticeably in some places. However, as a whole, the area has not yet entered its most beautiful season.
Depending on the weather, it is possible that the leaves will turn in the next few days, so it will be a good idea to keep an eye on the low temperatures in the weather forecasts.
The continuous days of rain have left many puddles on the trails around the ponds. Some areas are very muddy. Visitors should take care not to fall when stepping around those areas.
Photos: Takimi-numa (left) and Midori-numa (right) Sep. 12

Some of the Sorbus matsumurana leaves have fallen at Daisan and Daiyon Sekkei; however, the fall foliage remains beautiful, as Sorbus commixta leaves that were green until several days ago have changed color noticeably.
Photos: Lower area of Daisan Sekkei, Mt. Aka Sep. 12

The leaves near Ohachidaira have lost some of their color but remain beautiful. For mountain information, see: http://sounkyovc.net/trails/kuro/140912kuro.pdf
Photos: Near Ohachidaira Sep. 12

Recently, the weather at Mt. Kurodake has been nothing but rain and dense fog. As a result, I have been unable to make any new reports.
I have posted a few photos that I managed to take through the mist. Although the fall foliage season continues, the colors seem to have dimmed somewhat between the 9th Station and Ohachidaira.
Photos: The 9th Station (left), Mt. Keigetsu (center), Kumonotaira (right) Sep. 12

The weather at Sounkyo has been very erratic since the 7th, so even though the leaves are extremely beautiful right now, I have been unable to go up into the mountains. This morning, however, I managed to get up to Daiichi Kaen.
With the exception of the upper area and stream valleys in the middle area, the Sorbus commixta leaves at Daiichi Kaen are very close to their most gorgeous. The Betula ermanii leaves should also become noticeable among them at about the time of the long weekend coming up, which should enhance the area’s beauty even more.
Photos: Sorbus matsumurana leaves at Daiichi Kaen, Mt. Aka Sep. 10