Author: vc-dev

The Gentiana algida f. igarashii are blooming on the Mt. Midori ridgeline.

weather: Cloudy Temperature: 22 ℃

The Gentiana algida f. igarashii, a flower that announces the end of the flower season, is now blooming. Only a small number are blooming around Mt. Midori, so it is worth going up to the Hakuun hut if time permits.

Flower blooming
Pinus pumila area: Solidago virgaurea subsp. leiocarpa ◯; Tilingia ajanensis 
Mt. Midori peak to Itagaki junction: Gentiana algida f. igarashii ; Pennellianthus frutescens,
Saussurea yanagisawae, Campanula chamissonis (end)
Photo: Mt. Midori ridgeline Aug. 9

Ukishima Marshland

weather: Cloudy Temperature: 21 ℃

The rain has also affected the Ukishima Marshland walking course.
Although the course is not closed, people using it are asked to walk with care.
I submitted a climbing registration form and immediately set out on the course, but ran into high water about 10 meters after starting out.
Similar high water is also expected in other areas, so care is required.
August 6, 2014

Closure of the Kogen Onsen-numa route

weather: Cloudy Temperature: 19 ℃

The rain that began yesterday has caused the Yanbenohashi bridge to fall. As a result, the Kogen Onsen-numa route is now closed.
This blog will provide notification when the route is reopened.
Please note that the rain may have other unforeseen effects. If you are planning to enter the mountains, please contact the organizations in charge before setting out.
August 6, 2014

Road closure information

weather: Cloudy Temperature: 19 ℃

The forest road to Akadake-Ginsendai and Kogen Onsen has been reopened.
The forest road to Aizankei remains closed.
*The road to Aizankei was reopened at 10:00 a.m.
August 6, 2014

Road closure announcement

weather: Rain Temperature: 23 ℃

The forest roads linking Ginsendai, Kogen Onsen, and Aizankei have been closed due to rain.
Other forest roads may also be closed depending on weather conditions.
If you are planning to enter the mountains via a forest road tomorrow or in the days following, please contact the organization in charge before setting out.
Information on the two roads mentioned above can also be accessed via the link provided under “road and pass information” on the Visitor Center website’s main page.
August 5, 2014