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Mount Adatara is one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, and is a famous mountain in Fukushima Prefecture, rivaling Mount Bandai. If you take the ropeway, you can reach the summit in about an hour and a half from the summit station, making it an appealing trek that even beginners and families can enjoy. With the autumn foliage season approaching, it is becoming a popular course
The illuminations are currently being held until September 18th. This time we will introduce the charms of Mount Adatara
Mount Adatara, where the real sky is
"The Real Sky" refers to the blue sky that stretches above Mount Adatara
Mount Adatara appears under the name "Atatatarayama" in "Chieko Sho," a collection of memories written by sculptor and poet Takamura Kotaro about his wife Chieko, who was born in Nihonmatsu City
Chieko says there is no sky in Tokyo
He said he wanted to see the real sky
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On top of Mt. Atatara
The blue sky that appears every day
It is said to be Chieko's true sky
Quote: Chieko Sho
For Chieko, who had fallen ill in Tokyo, the sky over Mt. Adatara must have been a symbol of her beautiful hometown, soothing both body and mind. She captured this scene in the phrase "the true sky."
Mount Adatara, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains
Mount Adatara, 1,728 meters above sea level, is one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains and is beloved by many climbers. The small rocky peaks at the summit are reminiscent of female breasts, hence the nickname "Nipple Mountain."
Mount Adatara, known as one of the 100 famous flower mountains, is a delight to visitors as the flowers on the plateau bloom one after another from April to early October You can enjoy fresh greenery in May and June, alpine plants from June to August, and autumn leaves from late September to late October
Mount Adatara is home to a mountain hut called Kuroganegoya, which is open all year round, making it a popular destination for overnight snow mountain climbers. Dinner at Kuroganegoya is the famous Kuroganegoya curry, made with a secret recipe. The hut is also popular with many climbers as it is home to a hot spring that flows directly from the source. (Currently, Kuroganegoya is closed due to reconstruction work due to aging, and is scheduled to be completed in 2025.)
Additionally, if you take the ropeway, it takes about an hour and a half to reach the summit, making it a great trekking experience for beginners and families alike. One of the attractions of Mt. Adatara is the magnificent views from the summit that rival those of 2,000m and 3,000m-class mountains!
Mount Adatara Ropeway
There is a ropeway at the Adatara Kogen Ski Resort, where the trailhead is located. During the 10-minute ride, if the weather is good, you can see the cityscapes of Nihonmatsu and Fukushima below, as well as the Adatara mountain range, Azuma Kofuji, and Zao mountain range
About a five-minute walk from the summit station, Yakushi-dake Observation Plaza Panorama Park is a viewing spot offering a panoramic view of the Adatara mountain range. You can see the "real sky" that Chieko loved. During the autumn foliage season, the reds, oranges, and yellows of the deciduous trees and the green of the Japanese white pine create a vivid contrast on the mountainside, creating a spectacular view. Even if you're not into mountain climbing, you can take the ropeway for about five minutes to enjoy the spectacular view, so it's recommended for viewing the autumn leaves this coming season.
Additionally, the observation space at the end of the Mt. Adatara Ropeway (1,350m above sea level) is open as a free rest area where you can take a lunch box, snacks, etc. and take a break
INFORMATION
Name: Adatara Mountain Ropeway
Operating hours: 8:30-16:30 (last upbound train at 15:50, last downbound train at 16:20)
Fare: Regular (one way) 1,200 yen (round trip) 2,000 yen
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Light up with Adatara illuminations
Adatara illuminations are a summer tradition that is celebrating its 12th year this year. The illuminations, using approximately 600,000 bulbs, beautifully light up Mount Adatara at night
With the Milky Way of Light at the center, you can enjoy various illuminations with motifs of flowers and animals, and there are plenty of photogenic spots! You can also enjoy the illuminations from a ropeway, so it's also recommended for dates. It's so romantic to be able to enjoy the illuminations from above the sky ♪
On certain days during the festival, the LED Sky Lantern Festival will be held, an interactive event where many sky lanterns are floated. Make your wishes into the night sky of Mount Adatara, creating a fantastical sight that can only be found here in the world
Period: July 29th (Sat) to September 18th (Mon, national holiday), 2023 *Open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays from August 28th onwards
Opening hours: 19:00-21:00 *Ropeway: Last ascent at 20:30, last descent at 20:50 *From September onwards, when the sun sets earlier, the ropeway will open at 18:30
Admission fee + ropeway ride: 1,500 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for children
Admission fee only: Adults 700 yen, Children 500 yen
Name: LED Sky Lantern Festival
Dates: September 2nd (Sat), 9th (Sat), 16th (Sat), 17th (Sun)
After your hike, why not wash away the fatigue of your climb by soaking in a hot spring with water directly from the source? Located at an altitude of about 950m, Adatarayama Okudake no Yu boasts a magnificent view. There is no fence in front of the open-air bath. With nothing blocking the view, you can enjoy the hot spring while looking at Mt. Adatara.
If you open the windows of the indoor bath completely, it becomes a semi-open-air bath, so you can enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery, including the fresh greenery of spring and the autumn leaves, with your whole body. The indoor bath is a "free-flowing hot spring" with an acidic spring water quality of pH 2.5, which is rare nationwide. This hot spring is said to be effective for muscle pain, neuralgia, fatigue recovery, skin diseases, and to have skin-beautifying effects
INFORMATION
Name: Day-trip hot spring Adatara Yamaokudake no Yu
Business hours: 10:00-19:00 (last entry 18:30)
Bathing fee: Adults (junior high school students and above) 700 yen / Children (ages 4 to elementary school students) 500 yen
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Experience the true sky at Mount Adatara
Mt. Adatara is currently undergoing illuminations. It's still hot every day with the lingering heat of summer, but it's nice to cool off under the summer night sky and the illuminations! The autumn foliage season is also just around the corner. The best time to see the autumn leaves on Mt. Adatara is usually 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 color the entire mountainside are definitely worth seeing! Even if you don't have the time or stamina to climb the mountain, one of the great attractions of Mt. Adatara is that you can enjoy a panoramic view just five minutes after getting off the ropeway. Please come and experience the "real sky."
Access: Tohoku Expressway Nihonmatsu IC, National Route 459 via Dake Onsen, Prefectural Route 386 (approximately 20 minutes) Parking: 1,000 spaces However, on September 30th, October 1st, 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th, there will be a 1,000 yen charge for parking in the first parking lot.
A housewife writer born and raised in Fukushima. Her favorite food is freshly harvested hard peaches from Fukushima. Her favorite things are driving and gourmet food. She would be happy if she could share the charm of Tohoku.
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