Otaira, Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture
Rating
Cost per person
¥2,500
Explore the Azuma Mountain Range, specifically the western volcanic group, home to the 2,035-meter-high Mount Nishi-Azuma, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Ascend via ropeway and lifts from Tengendai Plateau to discover pristine subarctic coniferous forests and impressive large-scale ice formations near the summit. The journey to the top takes approximately 2.5 hours. Enjoy convenient access from Shirabu Onsen via the Tengendai Plateau ropeway. The autumn foliage season is particularly stunning. Note that the Nishi-Azuma Sky Valley road may have nighttime closures and colder temperatures at higher elevations.
[Size] Elevation: 2035m (Mount Nishi-Azuma summit)