Mt. Moriyoshi Gondola

Mt. Moriyoshi (1,454m) stands prominently in central-eastern Akita, formed by volcanic activity.

Famous as one of Japan's "Flower Mountains", fields of wild flowers bloom from early spring to late summer.

In autumn, visitors come from all over to marvel at the changing foliage that the mountain offers.

In Winter, the gondola can be used to go skiing/snowboarding too!

Open English Brochure for the Gondola

Anyone can enjoy the splendor of Mt. Moriyoshi with the short, 15-minute gondola ride from base to summit!

In Winter: Mt. Moriyoshi Snow Monsters

Mt. Moriyoshi is one of the few places in the world where Snow Monsters naturally form.
Take the gondola up Mt. Moriyoshi to experience the spectacular Snow Monsters for yourself!

See more information on the Snow Monsters and Ani Ski Resort here.

Hiking Trails

Kometsuga Trail

【Distance】One-way 5.6km

【Time】3hr 15min

【Route】kometsuga mountain cottage (800m) →Ichi no Koshi (1,264m) → Ishimori (1,308m) → Summit (1,454m)

Matsukura Trail

【Distance】One-way 8.0km

【Time】3hr 15min

【Route】Matsukura Trailhead(720m) → kumominePass (1,220m) → Ishimori (1,308m) → Summit(1,454m)

Buna Tei Trail

【Distance】One-way 4.5km

【Time】2hr 30min

【Route】Buna Tei Trailhead (800m) → Ishimori (1,308m) → mukitakesanitadaki (1,454m)

Utto, Nakamura Trail

【Distance】One-way 6.0km

【Time】3hr 30min

【Route】Shinrin Dou Trailhead(650m) → 1056 peaks (1,056m) → Summit (1,454m)

Hibakura Trail

【Distance】One-way 4.5km

【Time】3hr 30min

【Route】Hibakura Trailhead (820m) → Hibakura Fork (1,280m) → Yamahito Dai (1,324m) → Summit (1,454m)

Kuroishi Kawa Trail

【Distance】One-way 13.0km

【Time】6hr 20min

【Route】Yasei Choju Center (650m) → Kuroishi Kawa convergence (860m) → Warisawa Mori (1,001m) → Sho Ikegahara (1,280m) → Hibakura Fork (1,280m) → Yamahito Dai (1,324m) → Summit (1,454m)