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.
Mount Ashigara at a Glance#
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.
Spring
Mar-May · 8-20°C
Clear air and blooming flora; good for walking and views.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 5-18°C
Cooler, with vivid autumn foliage on lower slopes.
Weather & Climate near Mount Ashigara#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 51
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -4° - 7° | -4° | 52 mm | some cloud | 80% | 5.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Acceptable | -4° - 7° | -4° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | -1° - 9° | 0° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 5.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 15° | 7° | 138 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 5.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 158 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 13° - 21° | 17° | 222 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.4h |
| July | Good | 17° - 25° | 21° | 186 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Very Good | 18° - 26° | 22° | 271 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 256 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 187 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 5.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 4° - 14° | 6° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.2h |
| December | Good | -1° - 10° | 0° | 48 mm | some cloud | 81% | 5.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
