Mount Asahi

What it is

• A 1,945-meter mountain spanning Minakami Town and Minamiuonuma City.
• Part of the Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park and the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains.
• A peak characterized by serpentinite rock formations around the summit area.
• One of the 100 Famous Mountains of Gunma located near Mount Tanigawadake.

What to see

• Rare Hosoba-hina-usuyukisou flowers blooming in the alpine terrain.
• Panoramic views from the summit within a protected national park.
• Natural serpentinite rock landscapes unique to this mountain range.

When to go

• Early June is the best time to see the blooming Hosoba-hina-usuyukisou flowers.

Getting there

• A six-hour hike is required from Doai Station to reach the summit.
• The trail from Takaragawa Onsen takes approximately six hours to complete.
• Buses run from Jomo-Kogen Station to the surrounding mountain area.
• The location is accessible via National Route 291.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.