Mount Hachimantai

I visited this mountain on May 5th. Around 80% of the mountain path was covered by snow but I didn’t use climbing irons although I brought them. You can reach the top of mountain for only 30 minutes so a part of visitors climbed with very casual wear. I recommend here to those who want to casually enjoy climbing and nice views!

Awesome here, good environment and nice autumn leaf spot.

I had a chance to hike Hachimantai on August 10,2020. I would like to share my experience for those who like to hike here I should say this hike one of the best hiking experience for me in terms of the beautiful scenery. The hike starts at Hachimantai Mountaintop Rest area. You get here through one of the best scenery driving roads( Hachimantai Aspet Line). There are lots of photo taking spots on the way. The parking area is not for free here. There is another one about 100 m. away and for free. You can park there. It just takes few minutes to get the trial head. There is a bathroom on the way as well. The path is very well maintained and there is not much ascending. It is covered either with straight woods or rocks and concrete. It is not challenging at all. I think it is suitable for kids. Although it was foggy the scenery was spectacular. There are many crater lakes which make you hike fun. In May when the snow starts melting one of these lakes Kagaminuma forms a shape which looks like a dragon eye. The peak is 1613 m. The total course takes around 1.5 hour. You can go fast to make it shorter but I recommend you take your time and enjoy the nature. There are mountain huts with gorgeous scenery. There is a connected trial to Mt. Gentamori if you like to challenge yourself even more. Overall it is an amazing hiking trial. Highly recommended. Extra tips: there are outdoor volcanic hot springs with natural trials nearby. Highly recommended if you have time. Check out Goshogake, onamemoto and Fukenoyu hot spring

Very nice hike in snow (late May!), with the guide offered when you ride the nature bus from Morioka Station. I understand Japanese but I guess it is okay if you don't understand, just follow him, but you need to let them know when you board the bus perhaps. They asked and the Taiwanese aren't quite aware of such service. Walked through all the important sights with him. The dragon eye wasn't quite stunning that day, but the other ponds (or literally the swamps) were very beautiful. Unluckily the visibility wasn't that high but could still see nearer mountains.

Easily one of the most accessible mountain hiking areas in Iwate, just 20 minutes from the carpark over flat terrain and your already being treated with fantastic sights.

so cool

ski resort is good.

Come before the busy season it is peaceful and beautiful