Mt. Kurodake’s northeastern face

The photo is Mt.Kurodake in Daisetuzan mountains range.
It was taken at the 5th station observation deck.
Mt,Kurodake has still much snow.

Kurodake pair lift is now under construction for summer.
We don’t know how much snow is there.
There was 330cm snow deep on end of April.That is more 60cm than last year.
The temperature is not going up.
So we think there is still much snow.

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Cyanoptila cyanomelana

When I suddenly meet “Cyanoptila cyanomelana”, My heart skipped a beat.
Because “Cyanoptila cyanomelana” is so beautiful.
The picture is “Cyanoptila cyanomelana” that sings so beautifully and has a beautiful and shiny blue body.
He always stays on the high branches, now comes to low branches in breeding period.


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Sounkyo Gorge today

Cherry blossom starts to bloom in Sounkyo gorge.
Some trees are best time to see.
But it is still cold in the early morning and night.
It might be minus degrees in the morning, the weather forecast says.
Wild birds are getting active.
Sounkyo is turning fresh green clolor.



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It is peak viewing season.

Cherry blossom starts blooming near Sounkyo.
The photo is taken at central Kamikawa town.
Now is full blooming! So beautiful, isn’t it?
“Rhododendron dauricum” and “Cerasus sargentii (Rehder) H.Ohba” is blooming in Sounkyo gorge.
Azales is best time to see.
The white snow in the mountain makes a good match with the pink cherry blossom.
It’s amazing view.


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Notice

*We extend the temporary closed
To slow the spread of COVID-19, Sounkyo Visitor center will extend the temporary closure to Friday, May 31, 2020.
We apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment this may cause.
[Temporarily closed]
2020.4.18~2020.5.31
There might be a change of plan. please check our website.
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