Happo-one / Sunny2020.Oct.18

 This was the final day of operation for the Kurobishi Number 3 Lift during this year’s green season and the last chance to purchase tickets for the Kurobishi Line, Skyline and V Line. However, with the Go To Travel campaign in full swing and regional discount coupons offering substantial savings, the parking lot surrounding the Cafeteria Kurobishi was almost entirely full by 9:30 a.m.

[Climbing Route, Happo-one Nature Trail]

Despite the crisp morning air, the warm sun beat intensely on my back and neck as I climbed, and I quickly found myself removing the neck warmer and insulating mid-layer I had on for the lift ride up and shoving them in my backpack. Yet soon after (past 9:00 a.m.), clouds began to form and spread higher in the sky, eventually covering the sun and ushering in strong, cold winds.

[Climbing Route, Happo-one Nature Trail]

 In the vicinity of the number 2 cairn, the mountainside was blanketed with low-lying foliage that had transformed to its autumnal hues of deep reds and vibrant yellows that commanded attention. Despite it being a weekday, the peaking fall leaves and outstanding weather forecast drew crowds of hikers and climbers to Happo-one from the morning’s very first gondola.

[Happo Cairn – Number 3 Cairn, Happo-one Nature Trail]

Further along I ran into a visitor from Matsumoto doing a one-day hike to the summit of Mt. Karamatsu and back. He said he was surprised to see a Snownavi reporter taking photos for a trekking report during the summer season. Considering the fact that the Karamatsu hut shut down on the 11th and the tent area closed on the 17th, and that most other area mountain huts have also ended their operations for the season – it was a bit unexpected to see so many people heading for the summit ridge line. The Happo Alpine Line will remain open until Sunday, October 25^th, so don’t miss out on the last few days to visit before the end of the green season!.

[Number 3 Cairn, Happo-one Nature Trail]

[Happo-one Nature Trail Availability Information]
*Summer Season … Jun. 1, 2020 (Mon.)－Oct. 25, 2020 (Sun.)
*Opening Hour … 8:00 a.m.－
*Prices … Happo Alpen Line Round-trip / Adult: JPY2,980, Child: JPY1,820 → Advance Ticket Adult:2,700, Child JPY1,640
Kurobishi Line Round-trip / Adult: JPY1,200, Child: JPY840

[Kita-one Kogen Highland Availability Information]
*Summer Season … Jul. 23, 2020 (Thu.) －Nov. 3, 2020(Tue.)
*Opening Hours … 9:00 a.m.－4:00 p.m.
*Prices … Kita-one Quad Lift Round-trip / Adult: JPY1200, Child: JPY840

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reported by Snownavi