Visitor Center Report

This area is also in its best viewing season.
However, the Sorbus matsumurana leaves around Ishimuro have started to wilt in some areas.
Those who are thinking of climbing up to Ishimuro should do so soon!
Photos: Near Ishimuro Sep. 3

Today I found some Ursus arctos yesonesis tracks next to the boardwalk near Onuma.
Chance encounters with Ursus arctos yesonesis happen more often at this time of year than during the summer, as they tend to be busy looking for food in preparation for the winter and are slow to notice the presence of people. Judging from the size of the tracks, I would guess that the bear that made them is relatively small. Some Ursus arctos yesonesis do not fear humans because they are too young to have experience with people or are curious about them. This makes it important for visitors to alert Ursus arctos yesonesis of their presence and to avoid encounters with them.
While it is important to make noise in order to achieve this, ringing bells too vigorously or walking with a radio on can bother other visitors and should be avoided.
Photo: Ursus arctos yesonesis tracks Sep. 3

Upon climbing the steep slope, I was greeted by the sight of scarlet Sorbus matsumurana leaves around the point where the incline decreases. Then, coming into the marshland dotted with ponds,
I found the contrast created by the yellowish brown marshland and the blue sky reflected on the water to be most beautiful. It was a scene that can only be enjoyed this time of year.
Photos: Upper woodland on the Numanohara trail (left) and Numanohara Marshland (right) Sep. 3

The Onuma campsite continues to be flooded and there are no places to pitch a tent. Climbers
who will enter the mountains with the intention of camping should be aware of this.
Climbing a short distance up the steep slope from the Goshiki watering place and looking back will
reveal a scene dotted with scarlet Sorbus matsumurana leaves.
Photos: Flooded Onuma (left) and a view down into the Numanohara Marshland (right) Sep. 3

The fall foliage has generally spread throughout the upper to lower areas of Daisan Sekkei.
However, there is considerable variation from place to place, as a relatively large number of leaves of the Sorbus matsumurana and other trees along the trail where the snow melted slowly remain green.
Photos: Views of Daisan Sekkei, Mt. Aka Sep. 2