Author: vc-dev

Flowers of the Sieversia pentapetala, Phyllodoce caerulea, Primula cuneifolia var. cuneifolia, Potentilla matsumurae, Loiseleuria procumbens, and Diapensia lapponica subsp. obovata are appearing where the snow has melted.
Much snow remains in the direction of the Akaishi River (there is a small amount of snow on walking areas; this snow is slightly frozen). However, the combination of the snow and flowers creates a somewhat magical landscape.
As of today, the Akaishi River can be crossed. However, the river may rise if, for example, there is rain on the previous day, so climbers should be properly prepared with the necessary gear.
In addition, there is still a snowy gorge of about 25 meters below the Mt. Hokuchindake junction. Although the amount of snow is much smaller than last year, climbers should still be sufficiently careful when ascending and descending.
Photo: Utsukushigahara Jul. 24

The Sieversia pentapetala and Phyllodoce caerulea have stopped blooming and become cottony in most areas. (Flowering communities can still be seen in limited areas.)
In their place, the small and somewhat inconspicuous Bryanthus gmelinii are approaching their best viewing season.
They are very lovely little flowers that are loved and admired by climbers.
Photos: Near Kumonotaira Jul. 24

Although still small in scale, the Sieversia pentapetala and Phyllodoce caerulea are forming communities near Ishimuro where the snow has melted.
There are still buds on plants in the rear areas, so the season will likely last a little longer. However, the continuing warm temperatures will probably bring an early end to the flowering season.
Photos: Near Ishimuro Jul. 24

From Mt. Kurodake’s 7th Station to the peak, the Trollius riederianus are spreading over a broader area and approaching their best viewing season.
The flowers are also blooming around the 7th Station, meaning the entire northeast face of the mountain is now covered with flowers.
Additionally, the Filipendula camtschatica, Aruncus dioicus var. kamtschaticus, Spiraea betulifolia var. betulifolia and other flowers are starting to form communities around the 9th Station. Their beauty makes it easy to forget the difficulty of the climb.
Photos: Trollius riederianus near the 8th Station (left) and Filipendula camtschatica near the 9th Station (right) Jul. 24

Almost all flowering has ended on the Mt. Midori ridgeline. Now is the time for enjoying a quiet walk on the mountain. Sieversia pentapetala, Phyllodoce aleutica, and other snowfield plants have begun blooming between Daiichi Hanabatake and the Eiko no Sawa rocky slope. Flowers will gradually pop open one after another where the snow has melted, allowing enjoyable viewing until around mid-August.
The snowy gorges have grown smaller, with that on the edge of Daiichi Hanabatake measuring about 90 meters and those between Daini Hanabatake and the Eiko no Sawa rocky slope measuring roughly 20 meters and 25 meters.
Flower blooming
Daiichi Hanabatake: Potentilla matsumurae, Juncus beringensis ◯, Primula cuneifolia var.
cuneifolia ◯, Sieversia pentapetala, Pedicularis chamissonis var. japonica↑
Daini Hanabatake: Primula cuneifolia var. cuneifolia, Potentilla matsumurae, Sieversia pentapetala ↑
Daini Hanabatake to Eiko no Sawa rocky slope: Sieversia pentapetala ◯, Phyllodoce aleutica ↑, Primula cuneifolia var. cuneifolia ↑
Mt. Midori rocky slope to peak: Saussurea yanagisawae, Bistorta vivipara, Artemisia arctica subsp. sachalinensis, Aconogonon ajanense ◯
Bryanthus gmelinii ↑ Spiraea betulifolia var. aemiliana, Tilingia ajanensis, Campanula chamissonis, Stellaria pterosperma, Dicentra peregrina, Potentilla miyabei, Pennellianthus frutescens ↓
Photo: Daiichi Hanabatake, Mt. Midori Jul. 24