From Kurogane Hut to Minenotsuji

The route is just beside Kurogane hut.

The steep scree.

Left picture shows the direction to Kurogane hut. Right picture shows the direction to Nihonmatsu city.

Reach to Mineno-tsuji The violent wind is blowing from here to the top of Mt. Adatara. Be careful not to get your cap blown away

The ridge, Ushinose. We can't move and open your eyes due to the violent wind. Some trekkers are stationed and waiting until the wind is decreased.

The summit is not so far. Zoom up the nipple and some trekkers there.

Trekkers heading for Tetsu-zan under gusty wind.

Here is Ushinose. That is like typhoon and can barely stand!!

It is quite cold. Take a quick picture and go for the summit.

Numadaira, looking like another world, is spread on opposite side of the ridge. The crator inside becomes white by volcanic activities. The tragedy to claim 4 trekkers by toxic gas took place in Sep. 15th, 1997.

Mt. Adatara.