Miyagi Miyagi
May 18, 2025 (Sun)Held on the third Sunday of May every year
Mount Kurikoma Summer Mountain Opening
栗駒山夏山開き
The summer mountain opening of Mount Kurikoma, signaling the start of early summer (opening on the Miyagi Prefecture side). Several trails, including the "Central" course, are available for climbing. From the summit, you can see Gassan, Mount Chokai, and Zao. Also, in the high moor "Sekai Valley Primeval Flower Garden" spreading at an altitude of 669-707 meters, the mountain plant Nikko Kisuge reaches its best viewing time in mid-June. *A safety prayer festival is also held at the Kurikoma Mountain "Iwakagami-daira" trailhead to pray for the safety of climbers and tourists.
Place:Mount Kurikoma "Iwakagami-daira" trailhead
Transportation:Tohoku Expressway Wakayagi Kaneshu IC 60 minutes by car Tohoku Expressway Tsukidate IC 70 minutes by car
Contact:0228-22-1151
https://www.miyagi-kankou.or.jp/kakikomi/detail.php?id=10882