Southern Akita

Mt. Kurikoma

栗駒山
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Mt.Kurikoma, in the center of Kurikoma Quasi-National Park, is an active volcano that stretches over three prefectures, Akita, Iwate, and Miyagi. With a volcanic lake, Canyon, and Beech forest and abundant in various landscapes, alpine plants such as Gentiana Nipponica can be seen. Also has a majestic view of the beautiful autumn leaves from the mountaintop.

Note that entering the areas around Lake Showa is currently prohibited (when entrance will become available is undetermined). Please confirm details on the Official Akita Prefecture website.

VENUE DETAILS
Address
Higashinaruse Village
Access
70 minutes drive from Juumonji Station
MAPCODE
573 739 869*47
Inquiry
0182-47-3402

Higashinaruse Village Planning Division
URL
http://naruse-yadokatsu.com/
Notes
The information listed here is as of the publication and subject to change.
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