[Fukushima] Why not refresh yourself at Mt. Adatara by gazing at the "real sky" and soaking in hot springs?

Mount Adatara is an active volcano located in central Fukushima Prefecture, with an elevation of 1,718 meters. It has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains and one of Fukushima's 100 Famous Mountains.
Mount Adatara has appeared in various literary works since the Manyoshu era, but it is undoubtedly Takamura Kotaro's "Chieko-sho" that has made the mountain's name known to many people. In one of the stories, "An Innocent Story," Kotaro's wife, Chieko, is depicted saying that "the blue sky that stretches above Mount Adatara is the 'real sky'."

Mt. Adatara opened to the public on May 15th, 2017. We would like to introduce you to some ways to enjoy the mountain

The charm of Mt. Adatara becomes even more apparent once you climb it. You can even use the gondola lift halfway up the mountain!

Adatara's serene mountain form is soothing even when viewed from the base, but many people also visit for mountain skiing and mountain climbing. The best part is that you can take a gondola lift up to the 8th station (around 1,300m above sea level) of Mt. Yakushi, making it easy even for beginners to try mountain climbing
From June to July, azaleas, rhododendrons, and the delicate alpine plant rockfoil are at their best, so you can enjoy trekking while admiring the flowers

Another major attraction of climbing Mount Adatara is the hot spring at the Kurogane Hut. It is a rare acidic spring, and is very popular as it is open not only to overnight guests but also to day visitors. Unfortunately, damage was recently discovered in the bathtub, and the bath has been closed since June. * Please check the official website ( http://www.tif.ne.jp/kuroganegoya/ ) for the latest information on Kurogane Hut

The same hot spring source as Kuroganegoya is also used to draw water to Dake Onsen at the foot of the mountain. What's more, the water is kneaded as it flows to Dake Onsen, so the ingredients remain intact and it feels great on the skin. So, if you visit Mt. Adatara, be sure to stop by Dake Onsen!

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Hazuki

A writer specializing in food and travel. He loves the Tohoku region, and often visits Fukushima in particular. He even once drove his own car from Kyoto to Fukushima and back