Akaishi Mountains

[1] Almost all major peaks of the Akaishi Mountains are in Minami Alps National Park that was established on June 1, 1964.

Alpine plants, such as Siberian dwarf pine can be seen above the tree line.

Rock ptarmigan and spotted nutcracker also live in the alpine zone.

Japanese serow and sika deer live in the forest belt on the mountain slopes.

Callianthemum hondoense (北岳草, Kitadake-sō) is endemic to Mount Kita.

Scenery of Akaishi Mountains seen from Mount Ena in early winter
Major Peaks of Akaishi Mountains