Amihari Course
The rock ridge zone called Onigajo is thrilling. This is a course in which you can gain the altitude by using a lift.
The Amihari Course starts from Amihari Skiing Ground, the trail entrance. The characteristic is that a lift can be used up to the altitude of 1,320 m.
The views of Mt. Iwate seen from the area around Mt. Ubakura and from the top of Mt. Kurokura are magnificent. Craggy and steep ridgeline can be observed. On the way, there is a junction between the course via Onigajo with the view of strange and rough rocks and truly stunning views, and the one via the flower field at the Crater Basin. You can enjoy different courses in going and returning as you wish.
It’s a course with significant value in using the lift. However, if you’re to use the lift to and from the top, be extremely careful about the days and times of operation.
Course Time
| Section | Time |
|---|---|
| Trailhead → Lift ride terminal | Ascending: 40 min. Descending: 40 min. |
| End point of lift→ Kiritoshi (Onigajo and Flower Field Fork) | Ascending: 2 hrs Descending: 2 hrs |
| Kiritoshi → Flower Field → Mountaintop | Ascending: 3 hrs 25 min. Descending: 2 hrs 50 min. |
| Kiritoshi → Onigajo → Mountaintop | Ascending: 3 hrs 10 min. Descending: 2 hrs 30 min. |
* The course time and distance are shown just as a guide.
Access
| Section | Transportation | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Koiwai Station → Amihari Onsen | Iwate Prefectural Transportation (Iwate-ken Kotsu) | 40 min. |
| Koiwai Station → Amihari Onsen | Iwate Prefectural Transportation (Iwate-ken Kotsu) | 1 hr 5 min. |
* For details, please check with the information counter or website of each transportation facility, or others.
The course via Onigajo is rocky and rugged, but it has a fine view.
The one via the flower fields has varied landscapes that include Lake Onawashiro, marshlands, and Ojigokudani.
The altitude can be gained by using a lift. Confirmation required as to the days and times of operation.