Mount Ashigara
Mountain Mountain on Kanagawa boundary with views of Fuji
Border peak in Kanagawa Prefecture popular with day hikers; forested trails provide walks and, on clear days, views toward Mount Fuji and nearby Hakone.
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How to Get to Mount Ashigara #
Reachable from Odawara or Hakone areas by local buses that serve trailheads; nearest stations require a short bus or taxi ride to access paths.
Tips for Visiting Mount Ashigara #
- The Ashigara ridge is popular for day hikes and offers views toward Mount Fuji on clear days; start early for the best light.
- Bus services run from Odawara; check schedules outside peak seasons.
- Local tea houses at lower elevations offer a pleasant pre- or post-hike stop.
Best Time to Visit Mount Ashigara #
Best visited in spring or autumn for milder weather and clearer views.
Weather & Climate near Mount Ashigara #
Mount Ashigara's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1795 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (222 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (271 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (256 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
