REPORT

On 8/5 (Tue.), Isesaki City in Gunma Prefecture recorded an astonishing 41.8 °C, far surpassing Japan’s previous all-time high. Earlier, on 8/3 (Sun.), Ueda City in Nagano Prefecture also hit a record 39.0 °C. In contrast, the summit of Mt. Iwatake remained delightfully cool—thanks to rain from Wednesday, August 6 through this morning. During a ride on South Lift Line 5 (photo), a strong southerly breeze swept through, offering a refreshingly pleasant sensation.
[Hakuba Iwatake・5sen South Lift]

A family from Kanagawa Prefecture (pictured) told us, “We’ve skied here many times in winter, but this is our first summer visit to Hakuba. It’s so refreshingly cool, and our little pup is absolutely loving it!” With abundant shade around the Mt. Iwatake summit, in the Nezuko-no-mori Forest, and throughout Hitotoki-no-mori, you can stay comfortable even when the sun’s rays grow stronger.
[Hakuba Iwatake・Hitotoki-no-mori]

Sky Trampoline, located in the plaza in front of Sky Ark, is open daily through 8/31 (Sun.) (closed Tuesdays, except 8/12). Sessions are available for ages three and up at ¥1,500 per turn. While trying it out, mother of a girl from Fukuoka (pictured) told us, “We flew from Fukuoka to Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport in an hour and a half, then drove another hour and a half to Hakuba—so we made it here in about three hours, much faster than we thought. We’ve already created so many summer vacation memories!”
[Hakuba Iwatake・IWATAKE GREEN PARK]

At the entrance to the beech forest on the summit, a limited‐time “Tree Climbing Experience” is available from 8/4 (Mon.) through 8/24 (Sun.) (includes climbing gear rental; ¥2,500). A staff member told us, “We want as many visitors as possible to try it and enjoy the view from high up in the summit trees!” After receiving instruction on climbing techniques and a safety briefing, participants can climb for 20 minutes.
[Hakuba Iwatake・IWATAKE GREEN PARK]

　　　
＊From 8/9 (Sat.) to 8/17 (Sun.), also offering “Scenic Hands-Free Relaxing Yoga” (*free of charge)!
　
[Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort Information]
*Season … Apr. 24 (Thu)－Nov.16 (Sun), 2025
*Hours … 8:30 a.m.－5:00 p.m.
*Price … Entrance Fee (Gondola and 5-sen south line fee included) / Adult: JPY2,900, Child: JPY1,600, Pet: JPY800

*Hakuba Iwatake will be reported 1－2times a week
*To Visitors Requesting Original Data of Our Photographs

reported by Snownavi