Mt. Hachimantai

A 1,614 meter high volcano designated Towada-Hachimantai National Park and considered one of the 100 most beautiful mountains in Japan. A shield volcano formed by the hardening of soft lava, the flat peak gives it a somewhat unusual shape. Accordingly, instead of the view from the mountain top, visitors can enjoy the fall colors of the grasses in the wetlands near the peak, as well as the colorful Japanese maples and beeches as seen from the Jukai Line and the Hachimantai Aspite Line, a road leading to the top of the mountain. The plants and trees on the mountain start changing color in late September, with the best time to enjoy the foliage lasting until around mid-October.

Spot details

Address: Iwate prefecture/Akita prefecture/Aomori prefecture Hachimantai city Map
Area: Hachimantai / Appi Highland Area
Phone: 0195783500
Autumn foliage forecast: Late Sep.-Mid-Oct.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available
Night viewing: Not available
Public toilets: Available
Variety: Japanese beech, cherry tree, kaede (Japanese maple)etc
Note: Best time to see:Hachimantai summit Late Sep.-Early Oct.
Hachimantai Aspireteline Early Oct.-Mid-Oct.
Forest Ohashi and Onsen Early Oct.-Mid-range