[Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] Introducing the charm of Mt. Adachi Tara, home to the “real sky”!

Adatarayama is one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, and is a famous mountain in Fukushima prefecture along with Mt. Bandai. If you use the ropeway, you can reach the summit in about an hour and a half from the summit station, so even beginners and families can easily enjoy trekking. It has become a popular course as the fall foliage season approaches.

The illumination is currently being held until September 18th. This time we will introduce the charms of Mt. Adachi Tara.

``Mt. Adatara'' with a real sky

“Honto no Sora” refers to the blue sky above Mt. Adatara.

Adachitara Mountain appears under the name ``Attara Mountain'' in ``Chiekosho'', a book written by Kotaro Takamura, a sculptor and poet, about his memories with his wife, Chieko, who was from Nihonmatsu City.

Chieko says that there is no sky in Tokyo.

　He says he wants to see the real sky.

　(snip)

　On top of Mt. Atara

　The blue sky that appears every day

　It is said to be Chieko's true sky.

Quote: Chiekosho

For Chieko, who was suffering from illness in Tokyo, the sky of Mt. Adachi Tara probably symbolized her beautiful hometown that soothed her mind and body. Chieko expressed this scene in the words "true sky."

Adachi Tara, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains

Adachi Tara, which has an altitude of 1,728m, is counted as one of Japan's 100 famous mountains and is loved by many mountaineers.
It is also nicknamed ``Nipple Mountain'' because the small rocky peak that protrudes from the top of the mountain is reminiscent of a woman's breasts.

Mt. Adatara, also known as the 100 Famous Mountains for Flowers, is a place where the flowers on the plateau bloom one after another from April to early October, and are a sight to behold for visitors.
You can enjoy fresh greenery in May and June, and alpine plants from June to August. The best time to see the autumn leaves is from late September to late October.

There is a mountain hut called "Kurogane Koya" on Mt. Adatara that is open all year round, so it is also popular for overnight mountain climbing.
Dinner at Kurogane Hut is the famous Kurogane Hut Curry made with a secret recipe. It is also a mountain hut with a hot spring bath fed directly from the source, and is popular among many climbers. (Currently, Kurogane Hut is closed due to reconstruction work due to aging. It is scheduled to be completed in 2025.)

In addition, if you use the ropeway, it will take about an hour and a half to reach the top of the mountain, making it easy for beginners and families to enjoy trekking. One of the charms of Mt. Adatara is that you can enjoy magnificent views from the top of the mountain that rival those of 2,000m or 3,000m mountains!

Adatara Ropeway

There is a ropeway at Adatara Kogen Ski Resort where the trailhead is located. During the 10-minute aerial walk on the ropeway, if the weather is good, you can see the cityscapes of Nihonmatsu City and Fukushima City, the Adatara Mountain Range, Azuma Kofuji, and the Zao Mountain Range below.

Yakushidake Observation Square Panorama Park, located about a 5-minute walk from Sancho Station, is a viewing spot that offers a panoramic view of the Adatara Mountain Range.
Enjoy the view of the ``real sky'' that Chieko loved. During the autumn leaves season, the red, orange, and yellow of the deciduous trees and the green of the five-yellow pines create a vivid contrast on the mountainside, creating a spectacular view. Even if you are not a mountain climber, you can see the spectacular view in just 5 minutes by riding the ropeway, so it is recommended for autumn foliage viewing this coming season.

In addition, the observation space at the end of the Mt. Adatara Ropeway (altitude 1,350m) is open to the public as a free rest area where you can take a break with your lunch, snacks, etc.

INFORMATION

• Name: Mt. Adatara Ropeway
• Operating hours: 8:30-16:30 (last upbound 15:50, last downbound 16:20)
• Fares: General (one way) 1,200 yen (round trip) 2,000 yen

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Light up with Adatara illuminations

Adatara Illumination is a summer tradition now in its 12th year. Illuminations using approximately 600,000 bulbs beautifully color Mt. Adachi Tara at night.

You can enjoy a variety of illuminations with flowers, animals, and other motifs centered around the Milky Way of light, and there are plenty of photogenic spots! You can enjoy the illuminations while riding the ropeway, so it's also recommended for a date. It's so romantic to be able to enjoy the illuminations from above!

On certain days during the period, a participatory event called "LED Sky Lantern Festival" will be held where many sky lanterns will be floated. Place your wishes into the night sky of Mt. Adatara and enjoy a fantastic sight that is only available here in the world.

INFORMATION

• Name: Adatara Illumination
• Period: July 29th (Saturday) to September 18th (Monday/Holiday), 2023 *Open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays after August 28th
• Business hours: 19:00-21:00
  *Ropeway: Last up 20:30, last down 20:50
  *From September onwards, when the sun sets earlier, we will open at 18:30
• Price: Admission fee + ropeway ride: 1,500 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for children
• Admission fee only: 700 yen for adults, 500 yen for children
  
• Name: LED Sky Lantern Festival
• Dates: September 2nd (Sat), 9th (Sat), 16th (Sat), 17th (Sun)
• Click here for details “ Adatara Illumination ”

``Adatara Mountain Okudake no Yu'' heals the fatigue of mountain climbing　

After climbing, why not wash off your sweat in the hot springs fed directly from the source and relieve the fatigue of the mountain climbing?
Adatara Mountain Okudake no Yu, located at an altitude of approximately 950 meters, boasts a spectacular view. There is no fence in front of the open-air bath. There are no obstructions, so you can enjoy the hot springs while looking at Mt. Adachi Tara.

When the windows of the indoor bath are completely opened, it becomes a semi-open-air bath, so you can fully enjoy the spectacular view of the mountain range, including the fresh greenery of spring and the autumn leaves.♪ The indoor bath is fed directly from the source, and the quality of the spring water is pH 2, which is rare even in Japan. 5 acidic spring. This hot spring is said to be effective for relieving muscle pain, neuralgia, and fatigue, as well as for skin diseases and beautifying the skin.

INFORMATION

• Name: Day trip hot spring Adatara Sanokudake no Yu
• Business hours: 10:00-19:00 (last entry 18:30)
• Bathing fee: Adults (junior high school students and older) 700 yen / Children (4 years old to elementary school students) 500 yen

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Experience the real sky at Mt. Adatara

Mt. Adachi Tara during the illumination event.
Every day is hot with the lingering summer heat, but it's nice to cool off with the summer night sky and illuminations! Also, the autumn leaves season is about to begin.
The best time to see autumn leaves on Mt. Adatara is usually in early October near the summit, early to mid-October near Mt. Yakushi, and late October at the foot of the mountain. The autumn leaves that decorate the entire mountain surface are worth seeing!
Even if you don't have the time or physical strength to climb the mountain, the great appeal of Mt. Adatara is that you can see the panoramic view in just 5 minutes after getting off the ropeway. Please come and enjoy the ``real sky''.

INFORMATION

• Name: Adatara Kogen Resort (Adatara Kogen Ski Resort)
• Business hours: 8:30-16:30
• Access: Tohoku Expressway Nihonmatsu IC, National Route 459 via Dake Onsen, Prefectural Route 386 (approx. 20 minutes)
  Parking lot: 1,000 spaces
  (September 30th, October 1st, 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th) On the 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th, the first parking lot will be charged 1,000 yen.

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