Akaishi-dake
Mountain Prominent peak in Japan's Akaishi Southern Alps
A summit in Shizuoka within the Akaishi (Southern Alps) range, attracting experienced hikers for steep trails, long ridge walks and alpine terrain.
How to Get to Akaishi-dake #
Access via trailheads in Minami-Alps National Park; buses and local transport connect to towns serving as bases for multi-day ascents. Mountain huts operate in summer months and reservations are recommended.
Tips for Visiting Akaishi-dake #
- Climb with an experienced party; weather on the Akaishi range can be unpredictable and routes are long.
- Approach via Minami-Alps National Park trailheads; plan multi-day hikes with overnight mountain huts.
- Check seasonal bulletins for snow and rockfall risks.
Best Time to Visit Akaishi-dake #
Peak in the Akaishi (Southern) Alps of Japan; recommended for experienced hikers and alpinists during summer and early autumn.
Weather & Climate near Akaishi-dake #
Akaishi-dake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 16°C. Heavy rainfall (2370 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (224 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (311 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (316 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (380 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (327 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and breezy conditions.
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