At Mt. Arasawa in Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, which is close to the prefectural border with Fukushima and Gunma, "permanent snow" that does not melt even in the heat of summer spreads, and you can feel the coolness of the moment.
On the east side of Mt. Arasawa, in a valley at an altitude of about 900 meters, "permanent snow" that does not melt even in the heat of summer is spreading.
The snow that fell in winter traveled down the slopes and accumulated on the bottom of the valley, and according to local guides, it has reached a depth of about 15 meters.
Many plants live on the slopes of the valley, and you can enjoy the vivid contrast with the whiteness of the snow.
In the morning of the 19th, the temperature of the valley where the "permanent snow" is located was about 10 degrees lower than the foot, and I could feel the coolness of the moment. confirmed.
It takes about 40 minutes to walk the mountain trail from Ginzandaira Campground in Uonuma City until "Ernen Snow", and Mitsuyoshi Muto, the guide, said, "You can enjoy the snow even during the summer. I want you to wear it and enjoy it while being careful about safety. "