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Akita-Komagatake

秋田駒ヶ岳 (Akita-Komagatake)

Akita-Komagatake bersalju dilihat dari Danau Tazawa. Photo: source

Information

Elevation: 1.637 m
Country: Jepang (JP)
Location / Range: Perbatasan Prefektur Akita–Iwate, Taman Nasional Towada-Hachimantai (wilayah Tōhoku)
Mountain type: Gunung berapi aktif (stratovolcano); puncak tertinggi Prefektur Akita (Odake, 1.637 m)
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: 39.7608, 140.8036
Difficulty: Mudah–sedang. Bus musiman mengantar hingga trailhead Hachigome (8th station, ±1.300 m), dari sana lingkar puncak dan 'Lembah Moomin' bisa dijelajahi dalam ±3–5 jam di jalur yang tertata.
Best Season: Awal Juni hingga akhir Oktober. Juli–awal Agustus adalah puncak mekar bunga alpine (komakusa, chinguruma); pertengahan–akhir September untuk dedaunan merah.
Permits & Rules: Tidak ada izin khusus. Pada musim ramai akses kendaraan pribadi dibatasi dan pengunjung wajib naik bus ke Hachigome; tersedia pondok darurat di dekat puncak.
Hazards: Gunung berapi aktif (letusan terakhir 1970–71) — status vulkanik perlu dicek. Cuaca cepat berubah, angin dan kabut di punggungan terbuka; jalur berbatu vulkanik dan sisa salju awal musim. Tetap di jalur untuk melindungi padang bunga alpine yang rapuh.

Description

Akita-Komagatake (秋田駒ヶ岳, 1,637 m) is an active volcano on the border of Akita and Iwate prefectures, about 10 km east of Lake Tazawa. It is the highest mountain in Akita Prefecture and the second highest in Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Rather than a single cone it is a cluster of peaks (Odake, the high point, with Medake and Nyotodake) ringing a crater plateau. Its main draw is one of Japan's richest alpine flower fields: in early summer the slopes fill with komakusa, chinguruma and dozens of other mountain flowers. A valley on the south-east side of Medake, officially Baba-no-Kōji, is popularly nicknamed the 'Moomin Valley' for its fairy-tale scenery when the chinguruma bloom. Easy bus access to the eighth station (Hachigome) makes it a favourite of beginners and flower lovers alike, with views toward Lake Tazawa and Mount Iwate.

Gallery

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Routes

Hachigome → Onamedake → Yokodake → Yakemori — lingkar puncak

Pendakian jalur gunung

5.50 km 5 jam 5 menit (estimasi lintasan resmi)

The official circuit starts and finishes at Hachigome, visiting Amidaike and Onamedake before Yokodake and Yakemori. The pond area offers views and flowers; an emergency hut stands on its eastern side.

Source

Lingkar 'Lembah Moomin' (Baba-no-Kōji) via Oyakisuna

Turunan curam dan pasir lepas

Bergantung pilihan jalur dan kondisi

From the Amidaike area, descend into Moomin Valley, follow boardwalks near Komaike and climb Oyakisuna’s sand toward Yokodake. The October 2022 account emphasizes a steep descent and tiring sandy footing; adapt the outing to conditions.

Source

Climbing Experiences

Hikers describe summer flowers and autumn colors alongside the differences between Amidaike, Onamedake and Moomin Valley. Written reports add experiences of changing plans in fog, steep valley descents and loose volcanic sand. Hikers seeking a longer outing also describe traversing ridges and wetlands toward Nyuto. Times and transport details in older reports describe the authors’ visits, rather than current schedules.

References

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