Mount Warusawa Mountains
Alpine peak in Japan's Akaishi range, above 3000m
Warusawa sits in the Akaishi (Southern Alps) of central Japan, popular with mountaineers tackling multi‑day ridgelines, alpine huts and high‑country panoramas.
Mount Warusawa at a Glance#
Address: Akaishi (Southern Alps), Japan (approx. 35.4939°N, 138.1733°E)
About Mount Warusawa#
Mount Warusawa (Warusawa-dake) is a mountain in central Honshu and is part of the Akaishi Mountains, also known as the Southern Alps of Japan. It is one of the high peaks in that range and is included among Japan’s alpine summits exceeding 3,000 meters.
Routes on and around the peak are typical alpine trails of the Southern Alps, used by experienced hikers and mountaineers during the climbing season. The mountain is valued for its high-elevation terrain and its place within the continuous ridgelines of the Akaishi range.
The peak lies in central Japan within the main spine of the Southern Alps, surrounded by other 3,000-meter summits and alpine valleys.
- Southern Alps peak: Part of Japan’s Akaishi (Southern Alps) range and one of the peaks that exceed 3,000 meters in central Honshu.
How to Get to Mount Warusawa#
Access is typically from valleys served by regional roads and bus routes into the Akaishi/Minami Alps area. Hikers commonly approach from trailheads reached by local bus from larger stations; private transfer from nearby railway stations is common practice for multi-day treks.
Tips for Visiting Mount Warusawa#
- This is high-Junior Alpine: check snow conditions in early season and carry crampons and an ice axe if winter or spring snow lingers.
- Public transport to Minami Alps access points is limited-arrange private transfer from the nearest train station (e.g., Shin-Shizuoka area) or use local bus services.
- Weather in the Akaishi (Southern Alps) can change rapidly; the mountain is best for seasoned hikers familiar with Japanese alpine huts.
Best Time to Visit Mount Warusawa#
Best visited in the summer months when mountain huts operate; otherwise prepare for snow and limited services.
Weather & Climate near Mount Warusawa#
Mount Warusawa'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 (2355 mm/year), wettest in August.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -16° - -6° | -21° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 8.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Poor | -16° - -6° | -21° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 9.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Poor | -13° - -3° | -17° | 136 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 7.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -6° - 4° | -8° | 195 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 8.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Poor | -2° - 9° | -2° | 223 mm | overcast | 80% | 7.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| June | Poor | 3° - 12° | 4° | 308 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| July | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 315 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Acceptable | 8° - 16° | 12° | 379 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 13° | 6° | 324 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Poor | -1° - 8° | -1° | 182 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Poor | -7° - 3° | -9° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 7.7 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Poor | -12° - -3° | -16° | 54 mm | some cloud | 88% | 8.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |
