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.
Akaishi-dake at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -16° - -7° | -21° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 8.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Poor | -16° - -6° | -21° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 8.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Poor | -13° - -3° | -17° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 7.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -7° - 4° | -8° | 196 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 8.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Poor | -2° - 9° | -2° | 224 mm | overcast | 80% | 7.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| June | Poor | 3° - 12° | 4° | 311 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| July | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 316 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Acceptable | 8° - 16° | 12° | 380 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 13° | 6° | 327 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Poor | -1° - 8° | -1° | 185 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 6.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Poor | -7° - 3° | -9° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 7.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Poor | -13° - -3° | -16° | 53 mm | some cloud | 88% | 8.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |
