Scenery of Four seasons of Chausuyama Highlands
Chausuyama Highlands is located on the border between Aichi Pref. and Nagano Pref.
Firstly, let's see Chausuyama Highlands Map
Red points above are spots frequently used for taking pictures.
1. Spring of Chausuyama highlands on May 14, 2012
The time of 2-3 hours from noon was the very world surrounded by the sunlight of May.
Mt. Chausu seen from my fixed observation point located to the west of
Grazing land under prefectural management
The spring face of the mountain seen from the prospects parking lot of the Nagano side
It was the world of the peculiar whitish warm spring. South Alps were not visible in hazy sky.
Two images above were photographed under the direct rays of the sun, and they show a whitish world,
but the next image was photographed against the sun, and shows a calm world.
Mt. Hagitaro with the lift seen from Square of Freedom
The pinkish hill of Shibazakura (Phlox subulata) is seen on the left hand.
Yellow flowers and young leaves of Itaya-kaede (Acer pictum) were shining.
The following is flowers and young leaves of Hinauchiwakaede (Acer tenuifolium).
Flowers are hanging in the shadow of the leaves.
Lastly, flowers and young leaves of Oh-itaya-meigetsu (Acer shirasawanum).
Oh-itaya-meigetsu (Acer shirasawanum) of the height of around 10 meters
Flowers of the top part waved to me with smiles.
2. Early summer of Chausuyama highlands
The following information was offered by Mr. Takanori Hayashida.
Chausuyama highlands Shibazakura Festival in 2012 was held from May 12 until June 10.
Shibazakura ; Phlox subulata
2-1. Scenery on May 29
Shibazakura of Mt. Hagitaro seen from the mountaintop of Mt. Chausu
Magnified image of Shibazakura of Mt. Hagitaro seen from the mountaintop of Mt. Chausu
The sixth parking lot (P6) in full state seen from the mountaintop observatory of Mt. Chausu.
P6 is next to the grazing land under prefectural management.
Mt. Chausu seen from my fixed observation point located to the west of
Grazing land under prefectural management
2-2. Scenery on May 31
The sixth parking lot (P6) in full state and Mt. Chausu seen from the south
This place is my fixed observation point, located to the west of Grazing land on the right hand.
Shibazakura of Mt. Hagitaro and the scenery of the air corridor of flowers
3. Early autumn of Chausuyama highlands in 2011
The following information on Sep. 07 was offered by Mr. Takanori Hayashida.
In the clear blue sky on September 7 just after typhoon No.12 passed, was already perceived an autumn flavor.
Mt. Chausu seen from the neighborhood of the second parking lot (P2) on the Aichi side
Mt. Hagitaro seen from the second parking lot (P2)
South Alps seen from the prospects parking lot of the Nagano side
The left : The observatory of the Aichi side, the low terrace made of sturdy wood is rigid and stable.
The right : The observatory of the Nagano side,
the thin and tall terrace made of steel frame sometimes totter in the gale.
Let's see the scenery from an observatory.
Mt. Hagitaro seen to the south
Grazing land under prefectural management seen from the observatory.
Parking lot P6 adjacent to west of the grazing land was without cars on that day.
My fixed observation point for Chausu is on the road between P6 and the grazing land.
Tengu-dana shelf seen from the Mennoki Pass located on the south of Chausu
You would see the nose of Tengu stick out of the right side slope.
You can watch Mt. Fuji from Tengu-dana shelf in a good weather condition.
4. Autumn scenery of Chausu-yama Highlands on Oct. 20, 2011
The following images were offered by Mr. Takanori Hayashida.
It was mostly cloudy on that day, and only a part of sky was blue,
but the autumn colored leaves seemed to be at their best.
Chausuyama seen from my fixed observation point located to the west of
Grazing land under prefectural management
Mt. Hagitaro with the lift for the ski in winter or for Shibazakura viewing in spring
Rest house Yahazu & Yahazu Pond
Colored leaves along the road of the south side of parking lot (P2)
South Alps seen from the prospects parking lot of the Nagano side : No.1
South Alps seen from the prospects parking lot of the Nagano side : No.2
Way to Urugi village
Tengu-dana shelf (the nose of Tengu seems to stick out of the center slope)
You would watch Mt. Fuji from Tengu-dana shelf in a good weather condition.
5. White Chausuyama Highlands on Mar.11 in 2011
The following information was offered by Mr. Takanori Hayashida.
Let's see the scenery of Chausuyama highlands of the early spring.
Scenery of Mt. Hagitaro, the Chausuyama highlands skiing area
It is said that the rime on trees can be seen in Chausuyama highlands from January to March.
The above was the scenery of the four seasons of Chausuyama highlands.