Mount Aizu-Komagatake

Mount Aizu-Komagatake is a 2113-meter summit in Oze National Park accessible by multiple hiking trails through the surrounding mountain range. The peak sits within a region known for its forested slopes and alpine vegetation at higher elevations.

The mountain has served as a site of spiritual significance throughout centuries, with traditional practices conducted on its slopes. Its role in Japanese mountain culture eventually led to recognition among the country's most celebrated peaks.

The peak has long held importance for local people and appears in traditional Japanese literature and mountain guides. Visitors can still find traces of this cultural significance at several points along the slopes.

The route requires proper hiking gear and weather awareness, as temperatures can drop well below freezing at higher elevations. Visitors should prepare for changing conditions, especially wind exposure on exposed sections.

Alpine flowering plants that are quite rare in Japan grow on the slopes and exist only at high elevations in this region. These uncommon species create different ecosystems at various heights, drawing the attention of plant enthusiasts and researchers.