Author: vc-dev

I found Ursus arctos yesonesis droppings into which a person had stepped about 1 km from the Numanohara junction. Although they appeared to be several days old, I would like to remind visitors to let Ursus arctos yesonesis know of their presence by using a bell or whistle or clapping their hands.
Photo: The Numanohara trail Aug. 14

The boardwalk around Onuma, which had been decaying and required walking with care, has been replaced. Additionally, the course that had previously cut through the marshland has been changed to go along the banks.
Photos: Near Onuma Aug. 14

The rains that have fallen for the past few days have filled Onuma beyond its capacity and completely flooded the campsite on its bank. Visitors should be aware that there are absolutely no spaces on which a tent can be pitched.
Photo: Onuma campsite Aug. 14

It was feared that the forest road to Numanohara (Sounkyo Honyru Rindo) would be damaged by rain from the passing low-pressure system that had been Typhoon No. 11. However, no serious damage occurred and the road is passable.
The continuing rain of the past few days has created scattered muddy areas on the trail. The photo shows where the trail crosses the Nishikisawa Stream. Although the water is somewhat high, the stream can be crossed without wet shoes if an effort is made to find a good route.
Photo: The Nishikisawa Stream crossing Aug. 14