Autumn at Mt. Asahidake

At an elevation of 2,290, Mt. Asahidake is Hokkaido’s highest peak and is one of the most popular mountains to visit in the Japanese prefecture. There are a number of ponds around the base filled with water from melted snow, with Sugatami Pond acting as a mirror for the peak. The mountain is considered an active volcano with steam escaping from volcanic vents around the mountain. Mt. Asahidake can be accessed via a ropeway which runs most of the year, and there is an easy walking track at the top. The summit can be accessed via a marked hiking trail, with access to further trails that lead across the mountain range. The following images were taken in autumn when the leaves had just started to change colour.