Hayachimine, the highest peak in the Kitakami Mountains, rises 1,917 meters above sea level. Of the three trails, the Kawarabo Course and the Odagoe Course are the most common. Although the slopes are steep, even beginners can reach the summit in about 3 hours.
Hayachimine, famous for its alpine flora, also offers beautiful autumn foliage in the forest zone, and the vivid autumn colors at the foot of Hayachimine, composed of serpentine rock, make for a magnificent panoramic view from the fifth station as well as from the base of the mountain. Hayachimine was designated as a national quasi-national park in 1982.
The trail is closed for the time being because part of the Kawarabo trail collapsed due to heavy rains on May 26, 2008, making it impassable.
To preserve the natural environment of Mt.
Hayachibe for more information.
- residence/location
- Osako Town, Hanamaki City, Miyako City, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture
- Inquiries
- Hanamaki-shi Osako General Branch Office
TEL.0198-48-2111
FAX.0198-48-2943 - Other
- Traffic regulations are in effect from the second Sunday in June to the first Sunday in August on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays between Dake, Osako Town and Kawaietsunagi, Miyako City. Please refrain from parking on the street in the park.
Tono City Contact:
Tono City Industry Department Tourism Exchange Division
TEL.0198-62-2111
FAX.0198-62-3047
Autumn leaves information
- Season
- Usually late September to late October
- Features
- There are many deciduous broad-leaved trees such as beech, downy birch, mizunara (Quercus crispula), katsura (Betula platyphylla), and horse chestnut (Betula platyphylla), which provide brilliant autumn colors.
- Parking
- Kawarabo (approx. 50 cars)
