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Mt. Amakazari

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Mount Amakazari is a mountain in the Chūbu region, Central Honshu, Japan. Located between Niigata and Nagano prefectures, the mountain is considered one of the 100 Mountains of Japan. Several hiking paths lead up the mountain, along which can be found a number of natural hot springs.

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65/100 Time taken: 3h30m(Ascent) 2h40m(Descent) My 65th peak of the 100 famous peaks of Japan. Initially, I was a bit apprehensive about trekking on this mountain in November but decided to go before the road to the trailhead closes in the second week of November. This mountain is famous for its autumn foliage, and finding a place to park your car is not easy in the month of October. I arrived at 0630 in the morning after a four-hour night drive from Tokyo and found a parking spot in the second parking, which is a 300-meter walk from the main parking lot. There are no buses to the trailhead, and public transport users need to walk from Otari Spa, which means another 40 to 50 minutes walk. At 1963 meters(6440 feet), the mountain is not very high but there are three steep sections, out of which the first one from the beginning of the trail to Sugesawa is a mix of steep and not-too-steep parts. Very picturesque view from Sugesawa. Get ready for the steepest and rocky part of this mountain from here to Sasadaira. After Sasadaira, the trail is flattish except for the final steep section to the summit. I visited on a clear, sunny, and warm autumn day and enjoyed a great view from the top. For unknown reasons, Google Maps guides you to the trailhead via the opposite end of prefectural road 114 from the Niigata side, when coming from Hakuba. Please note that this road from the Niigata side is mostly a very narrow forest road and not a very pleasant drive. Take a right from National Highway 148 for Otari onsen on prefectural road 114. The trailhead is 15 km from the national highway, and the road is mostly wide except for some...

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We hiked Mt. Amakazari on a Saturday in late October, seeking the absolute best autumn colors, and it did not disappoint. The scenery was truly breathtaking and worth every bit of effort.

However, I need to share just how popular this mountain is.

We thought we were being "a little early" by arriving at the trailhead at midnight (0:00 AM). To our absolute shock, the main parking lot (Lot 1) was already completely full!

We quickly grabbed a spot in the second lot. When we woke up from a short nap at 6:00 AM, that lot was also full, and cars had started parking along the shoulder of the road leading up to the trail. The popularity during peak foliage season on a weekend is truly hard to believe.

As expected, the trail itself was bustling. There were traffic jams at popular photo spots and near the summit, so we all had to be patient and take turns. It wasn't the kind of hike where you can just climb briskly at your own pace, but that's part of the experience on a famous mountain.

Honestly, though, the crowds were the only downside. The slower pace forced us to look around more, and we were able to fully savor the incredible, stop-you-in-your-tracks autumn colors and vistas. The views more than make up for the hassle.

My advice: If you plan to go on a weekend, make parking your number one priority (even midnight might not be early enough!) and build plenty of extra time into your hiking schedule.

【My rating criteria】 ★★★★★ I definitely want to visit again. ★★★★ I want to visit again. ★★★ Average ★★ I don't really want to visit again. ★ I never want to...

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5.0
1y

雨飾山とは

雨飾山(あまかざりやま)は、新潟県と長野県の県境に位置し、標高1,963メートルの美しい山です。「日本百名山」のひとつにも選ばれており、四季折々に異なる風景が楽しめる山として知られています。特に秋の紅葉シーズンには、その圧倒的な自然美が多くの登山者や観光客を惹きつけます。

雨飾山の魅力は、そのバラエティに富んだ植生と景観にあります。登山道の途中には、ブナの原生林が広がり、秋には色とりどりの紅葉が山全体を彩ります。また、山頂からは、北アルプスや頸城山塊の壮大なパノラマを一望でき、晴れた日には日本海までも見渡せることができます。登山ルート自体も初心者から中級者まで楽しめるよう設計されており、さまざまなレベルの登山者が挑戦できる山です。

雨飾山の紅葉の魅力

雨飾山の紅葉は、例年9月下旬から10月中旬にかけて見頃を迎えます。標高の高い場所から色づき始め、登山道の中腹では美しい赤や黄色の葉が混じり合い、まるで絵画のような風景が広がります。特にブナやナラの木々が多く、これらの広葉樹が真っ赤に染まる様子は圧巻です。

紅葉のピークには、山頂付近や登山道沿いから見る景色が一層壮観となり、遠くの山々もカラフルに彩られるため、登山者には絶好の撮影スポットとなります。また、雨飾山の周辺には「雨飾高原」や「雨飾温泉」などの観光名所もあり、山全体が秋の風情を感じることができるエリアとなっています。紅葉の見頃には、観光客も多く訪れるため、早朝の登山や平日の訪問がおすすめです。

雨飾山登山のアクセス

雨飾山への登山口は、主に「雨飾高原キャンプ場」と「梶山新湯登山口」の2つがあります。登山シーズン中はこれらの登山口まで公共交通機関が整備されておらず、基本的に車でのアクセスが必要です。

車でのアクセス

・雨飾高原キャンプ場(長野県側) 長野県小谷村の雨飾高原キャンプ場は、最もポピュラーな登山口です。長野自動車道を利用して「安曇野IC」で降り、国道148号線を北上します。白馬村を通り過ぎ、小谷村からは県道114号線を進み、雨飾高原キャンプ場へ向かいます。キャンプ場には駐車場が設けられており、そこから登山がスタートします。

・梶山新湯登山口(新潟県側) 新潟県側からは、糸魚川市の梶山新湯登山口が主なアクセスとなります。北陸自動車道「糸魚川IC」から国道148号線を南下し、登山口まで車で約1時間です。こちらも登山口には駐車場が整備されており、早朝からの登山者が多く見られます。

公共交通機関でのアクセス

公共交通機関を利用して雨飾山にアクセスする場合は、白馬や糸魚川まで電車やバスを使い、その後タクシーやレンタカーを利用することが一般的です。長野県側の白馬駅や南小谷駅、新潟県側の糸魚川駅からは登山口までタクシーで約1時間程度かかります。

雨飾山登山の難易度

雨飾山の登山ルートは、標高差や距離の面で中級者向けですが、初心者も無理なく挑戦できるコースが整備されています。登山ルートは比較的明瞭で、危険な場所は少ないため、しっかりとした準備をすれば登山経験の少ない方でも楽しめます。ただし、紅葉シーズンには多くの登山者が訪れるため、混雑や駐車場の確保を念頭に入れて、早めの行動が求められます。

雨飾高原キャンプ場からのルート

長野県側の雨飾高原キャンプ場からのルートは、最も利用されるコースです。往復で約6~8時間かかるため、体力に自信のある方におすすめです。登山道はブナ林や高山植物が広がる場所を進み、途中にいくつかの急登がありますが、全体的には比較的歩きやすい道です。

・難易度:中級者向け 標高差約1,000メートルを一気に登るため、急登や岩場も多く、体力が求められます。ただし、景色や紅葉を楽しみながらのんびり登ることができるため、しっかりとした準備と無理のないペース配分が重要です。

・所要時間:6~8時間 往復の行程は約6時間から8時間程度。早朝から出発すれば、日帰り登山も可能です。

梶山新湯登山口からのルート

新潟県側の梶山新湯登山口からのルートは、比較的マイナーですが、静かな登山を楽しみたい方にはおすすめです。こちらのルートも往復で約6時間程度ですが、急斜面や岩場があり、登山経験者向けのコースです。

・難易度:中級者向け 急登が続くため、足元に注意しながら進む必要があります。また、天候によっては滑りやすい箇所があるため、慎重な行動が求められます。

雨飾山登山の注意点

雨飾山は標高が高く、天候の変化が激しい山でもあります。特に紅葉シーズンには朝晩の気温が低くなるため、寒さ対策が重要です。また、山頂付近では強風が吹くことがあるため、風を遮るウェアを持参することが推奨されます。

さらに、紅葉のシーズンは登山者が多く、特に週末は駐車場が満車になることが多いため、早めの出発が肝心です。また、登山道は一部急勾配のため、登山靴やストックなどの装備があると快適に登ることができます。

まとめ

雨飾山は、紅葉の美しさとその登山道の多様さで多くの登山者を魅了する山です。アクセスは車が便利で、紅葉シーズンには早朝の登山がおすすめです。初心者でも楽しめるコースが整備されていますが、標高差や急登に備えて十分な準備が必要です。秋の風景を楽しみながら、雨飾山の魅力をぜ...

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65/100 Time taken: 3h30m(Ascent) 2h40m(Descent) My 65th peak of the 100 famous peaks of Japan. Initially, I was a bit apprehensive about trekking on this mountain in November but decided to go before the road to the trailhead closes in the second week of November. This mountain is famous for its autumn foliage, and finding a place to park your car is not easy in the month of October. I arrived at 0630 in the morning after a four-hour night drive from Tokyo and found a parking spot in the second parking, which is a 300-meter walk from the main parking lot. There are no buses to the trailhead, and public transport users need to walk from Otari Spa, which means another 40 to 50 minutes walk. At 1963 meters(6440 feet), the mountain is not very high but there are three steep sections, out of which the first one from the beginning of the trail to Sugesawa is a mix of steep and not-too-steep parts. Very picturesque view from Sugesawa. Get ready for the steepest and rocky part of this mountain from here to Sasadaira. After Sasadaira, the trail is flattish except for the final steep section to the summit. I visited on a clear, sunny, and warm autumn day and enjoyed a great view from the top. For unknown reasons, Google Maps guides you to the trailhead via the opposite end of prefectural road 114 from the Niigata side, when coming from Hakuba. Please note that this road from the Niigata side is mostly a very narrow forest road and not a very pleasant drive. Take a right from National Highway 148 for Otari onsen on prefectural road 114. The trailhead is 15 km from the national highway, and the road is mostly wide except for some narrow parts.
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新潟県と長野県の県境にある日本百名山の1つです。とても美しい名前の山で、山頂からは登山ルートがまるで女神の横顔の様に見えます。比較的に短時間で登れる人気の百名山です。 長野県側から登る人が多いですが、新潟県側の雨飾山荘から登りました。山頂付近の笹平は、天空の花園の様に、様々な花が咲いていました。天気が良く、北アルプスまで綺麗に見えました。
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We hiked Mt. Amakazari on a Saturday in late October, seeking the absolute best autumn colors, and it did not disappoint. The scenery was truly breathtaking and worth every bit of effort. However, I need to share just how popular this mountain is. We thought we were being "a little early" by arriving at the trailhead at midnight (0:00 AM). To our absolute shock, the main parking lot (Lot 1) was already completely full! We quickly grabbed a spot in the second lot. When we woke up from a short nap at 6:00 AM, that lot was also full, and cars had started parking along the shoulder of the road leading up to the trail. The popularity during peak foliage season on a weekend is truly hard to believe. As expected, the trail itself was bustling. There were traffic jams at popular photo spots and near the summit, so we all had to be patient and take turns. It wasn't the kind of hike where you can just climb briskly at your own pace, but that's part of the experience on a famous mountain. Honestly, though, the crowds were the only downside. The slower pace forced us to look around more, and we were able to fully savor the incredible, stop-you-in-your-tracks autumn colors and vistas. The views more than make up for the hassle. My advice: If you plan to go on a weekend, make parking your number one priority (even midnight might not be early enough!) and build plenty of extra time into your hiking schedule. 【My rating criteria】 ★★★★★ I definitely want to visit again. ★★★★ I want to visit again. ★★★ Average ★★ I don't really want to visit again. ★ I never want to visit again.
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65/100 Time taken: 3h30m(Ascent) 2h40m(Descent) My 65th peak of the 100 famous peaks of Japan. Initially, I was a bit apprehensive about trekking on this mountain in November but decided to go before the road to the trailhead closes in the second week of November. This mountain is famous for its autumn foliage, and finding a place to park your car is not easy in the month of October. I arrived at 0630 in the morning after a four-hour night drive from Tokyo and found a parking spot in the second parking, which is a 300-meter walk from the main parking lot. There are no buses to the trailhead, and public transport users need to walk from Otari Spa, which means another 40 to 50 minutes walk. At 1963 meters(6440 feet), the mountain is not very high but there are three steep sections, out of which the first one from the beginning of the trail to Sugesawa is a mix of steep and not-too-steep parts. Very picturesque view from Sugesawa. Get ready for the steepest and rocky part of this mountain from here to Sasadaira. After Sasadaira, the trail is flattish except for the final steep section to the summit. I visited on a clear, sunny, and warm autumn day and enjoyed a great view from the top. For unknown reasons, Google Maps guides you to the trailhead via the opposite end of prefectural road 114 from the Niigata side, when coming from Hakuba. Please note that this road from the Niigata side is mostly a very narrow forest road and not a very pleasant drive. Take a right from National Highway 148 for Otari onsen on prefectural road 114. The trailhead is 15 km from the national highway, and the road is mostly wide except for some narrow parts.
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新潟県と長野県の県境にある日本百名山の1つです。とても美しい名前の山で、山頂からは登山ルートがまるで女神の横顔の様に見えます。比較的に短時間で登れる人気の百名山です。 長野県側から登る人が多いですが、新潟県側の雨飾山荘から登りました。山頂付近の笹平は、天空の花園の様に、様々な花が咲いていました。天気が良く、北アルプスまで綺麗に見えました。
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We hiked Mt. Amakazari on a Saturday in late October, seeking the absolute best autumn colors, and it did not disappoint. The scenery was truly breathtaking and worth every bit of effort. However, I need to share just how popular this mountain is. We thought we were being "a little early" by arriving at the trailhead at midnight (0:00 AM). To our absolute shock, the main parking lot (Lot 1) was already completely full! We quickly grabbed a spot in the second lot. When we woke up from a short nap at 6:00 AM, that lot was also full, and cars had started parking along the shoulder of the road leading up to the trail. The popularity during peak foliage season on a weekend is truly hard to believe. As expected, the trail itself was bustling. There were traffic jams at popular photo spots and near the summit, so we all had to be patient and take turns. It wasn't the kind of hike where you can just climb briskly at your own pace, but that's part of the experience on a famous mountain. Honestly, though, the crowds were the only downside. The slower pace forced us to look around more, and we were able to fully savor the incredible, stop-you-in-your-tracks autumn colors and vistas. The views more than make up for the hassle. My advice: If you plan to go on a weekend, make parking your number one priority (even midnight might not be early enough!) and build plenty of extra time into your hiking schedule. 【My rating criteria】 ★★★★★ I definitely want to visit again. ★★★★ I want to visit again. ★★★ Average ★★ I don't really want to visit again. ★ I never want to visit again.
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