Northern Akita

Mt. Moriyoshi Snow Monsters

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The snow monsters of Mt. Moriyoshi are one of Japan's three great snow monsters. Snow monsters are formed when ice and snow adhere to the branches of trees. Due to this, snow monsters that have grown to be large are a rare phenomenon that can only be sighted in a limited number of places.
If you walk for about 5 minutes from the Ani Ski Resort's mountain summit gondola station, you can see a group of snow monsters created by the incredible power of nature. There is a walking course of around 30 minutes where you can see many snow monsters up close. Your sight will be captivated by the incredible scenery of snow monsters that have formed in all shapes and sizes.
Furthermore, there is an area near the mountain summit gondola station where you can borrow long boots, snow shoes, and walking poles, free of charge.
At night, you can experience a night tour that uses a snow tractor. You can enjoy the sight of snow monsters at night, which is a view that normally cannot be seen.
◆Gondola fee (round trip)
Adults: \1,800
Children: \800

VENUE DETAILS
Address
79-5, Kaginotaki, Ani, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture
Access
About 20 minutes by car from Aniai Station on the Akita Nairiku Line
Date
Early January-Early March (Gondola operation time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Night tours are held on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays during February
MAPCODE
686 734 281*05
Inquiry
0186-82-3311(Ani Ski Resort)
URL
http://www.aniski.jp/
Available Services
Internet
Available within the valley station building
Others
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