Hakkoda Mountains, Aomori, Japan
Mount Hakkoda is a set of volcanic peaks in Aomori Prefecture located between Aomori City and Lake Towada. Included among Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains, Mount Hakkoda is known for its seasonal beauty which includes nature, hiking and famous hot springs. In addition, the 1585 meter high mountain is one of the first places in the Tohoku Region to develop autumn colors each year. The colors usually start appearing at the summit around late September and reach the base of the mountain by mid October.
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