Mount Akagi — Local services in Kiryu

Mount Akagi is a popular destination in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, known for its scenic beauty and cultural significance. The mountain features a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, bird watching, and during the winter, skiing and snowboarding. Its most notable attraction is Lake Onuma, a caldera lake surrounded by lush forests and vibrant foliage, especially stunning in the autumn. Local cuisine, including fresh soba noodles and regional sake, adds to the experience. The area also hosts several festivals throughout the year, which celebrate the rich history and spirituality of the mountain, often centered around Shinto rituals and traditional performances. Mount Akagi is not only a haven for nature lovers but also a place of peace and spiritual rejuvenation, making it a must-visit for those...

Beautiful prefectural park. 2 large lakes and two marshes. 7 peaks that are all worth climbing. The visitors center is not the best but it is a good place to rent snowshoes for a reasonable rate. There is a very small "family ski slope" , no rope tow or chair lift but it does have a 60 meter escalator which can be used for skiing or sledding. There is also an excellent sledding hill by the visitors center. The "town" is by the shores of Onuma- the largest lake, and there are inns and restaurants but plan to eat lunch, not dinner as they all...

One of the quickest summits, with easy access by car. It rained last night so it was slippery at many places but trail was well managed as such. If you do mt kurobi and then mt komagatake, then ascent will be a bit steeper in starting with foresty trail (almost no wooden steps) whereas lots of steps on descent from Mt komagatake. It was good for my knees to have steps during descent.

Overall a nice quick hike. Finished the loop...