Hiuchigatake Volcano
Stratovolcano summit in Fukushima popular with climbers
A mountain in Fukushima Prefecture visited by hikers for alpine trails, seasonal wildflowers and panoramic ridgelines.
Hiuchigatake at a Glance#
Address: Hiuchigatake, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
How to Get to Hiuchigatake#
Hiuchigatake is reached via local roads in Fukushima Prefecture; the nearest towns provide bus or taxi links to trailheads in the mountain’s foothills. Check local mountain guides for seasonal access and trail conditions.
Tips for Visiting Hiuchigatake#
- Late-spring ascents give alpine flowers and less snow on higher ridges; always check current route conditions.
- Ensure proper mountain equipment and consider hiring a local guide if unfamiliar with Japanese alpine conditions.
Best Time to Visit Hiuchigatake#
Summer for hiking and alpine clarity; autumn for colours.
Weather & Climate near Hiuchigatake#
Hiuchigatake's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 20°C. Heavy rainfall (2050 mm/year), wettest in August.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -14° - -5° | -17° | 64 mm | some cloud | 96% | 5.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Poor | -14° - -5° | -17° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 94% | 5.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Poor | -11° - -2° | -13° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 5.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -4° - 5° | -5° | 150 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 5.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Poor | 1° - 11° | 2° | 168 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| June | Poor | 6° - 15° | 11° | 235 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.5h |
| July | Acceptable | 11° - 19° | 15° | 262 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 12° - 20° | 16° | 352 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.4h |
| September | Acceptable | 8° - 16° | 12° | 298 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 2° | 171 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 5.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 5° | -5° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 5.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| December | Poor | -10° - -1° | -12° | 61 mm | some cloud | 93% | 5.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |