Dawn Trekking with Spectacular Views From Mt. Kumano
The morning sun reflects beautifully off the surface of the rice paddies. The red sky paints the whole village red, creating a mystical atmosphere.
The dawn scenery of Sorai village seen from Kumano Mountain.
The morning sun reflects off the water mirror and turns the entire village vermilion, a scene that is only possible during the rice planting season.
At 3:00 a.m., we climbed the mountain with headlights.
After an hour or so, you arrive at the viewing spot.
Sipping a warm drink, we wait for the morning to arrive.
After that, we will climb to the summit of the mountain (670 meters above sea level).
After that, we will descend the mountain and return to the starting point around 7:00 am.
Guided by guides certified by the Japan Mountain Guides Association, the tour is safe and secure.
Date: Mid-May to early June
Time: 3:00 - 7:00 a.m.
Capacity: 2 to 10 people
Application deadline: 3 days prior to the departure date
【Tour Itinerary】
3：00 Depart from Doshojidaira Ski Resort Lodge (Kumano trailhead/altitude: approx. 300 m)
4：00 Arrive at Kumano Jinja (elevation: approx. 590m)
5：20 Arrive at the summit of Kumano Mountain.
7：00 Arrival at Doshojidaira Ski Resort Lodge
【Special Accommodation Plans】
Hagi-en The H" single room with 2 meals per night is offered at a special price.
Please take a hot spring bath and relax after a hard day's trekking.
【Cab Pick-up Plan】
We can arrange a cab for you, though it departs late at night.
- Category
- Nature
- Activities
- History and Culture
General Information
- Address
- 山形県
- Prices
- Tour fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Opening Times
- 9:00-18:00
- Closures
- Open all year round
- Directions
- 15 minutes by car from Nagai Station (Yamagata Railway Flower Nagai Line)
- Car Park
- Free parking available
- Official Website
- YAMAGATA ARCADIA Tourism Bureau
- SNS
- Facebook Yamagata “NAGAI” Tourism Bureau
- Duration
- Approx. 4 hours
- Notes
- The tour will be held at 9:00 a.m. on the day before the departure date, depending on the weather conditions.
If the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions, all tour fees will be refunded.
If the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions, the entire tour fee will be refunded.
If the tour is cancelled by the morning of the day of the overnight stay, no cancellation fee will be charged.
Once the tour has started, the tour fee is not refundable even if the view is poor.
Contact
- Contact
- YAMAGATA ARCADIA Tourism Bureau
- Telephone Number
- 0238-88-1831
- Fax Number
- 0238-88-1812
