Fukushima Travel – Autumn Colors of Mount Adatara(1)

The autumn foliage of Mount Adatara (Adatara-yama) in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, is now at its most beautiful. Just a short gondola ride takes you up to Yakushidake Panorama Park, where a breathtaking landscape of fiery reds, oranges, and golds unfolds before your eyes. From this vantage point, you can truly feel the vastness and beauty of Japan’s countryside, as if the entire mountain were painted in autumn hues.

Mount Adatara is not only one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains but also a place of deep literary and emotional significance. The mountain is known for inspiring poet Kotaro Takamura’s famous work “Chieko-sho,” in which he described the “true sky” (honto no sora) that can only be seen here in Fukushima. Standing amidst the crisp mountain air and the glowing autumn leaves, you’ll understand exactly what he meant — a sense of clarity, freedom, and timeless beauty.

Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a photographer, or simply someone seeking peace in nature, Adatara offers one of the most stunning fall experiences in the Tohoku region.

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🎫 Gondola Operation & Fare

• Operating hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (one-way ride takes about 6–10 minutes)

• Fare: Round-trip – Adult ¥2,000, Child ¥1,500; One-way – Adult ¥1,200, Child ¥900

• perating period: From mid-April through early November (check for seasonal updates)

Photos as of Oct 17th, 2025

https://www.adatara-resort.com/green/express.stm