Boardwalk at Mount Akita Komagatake. Hikers are required to walk on the boardwalk to protect the fragile ecosystem

---

Mount Akita-Komagatake (1637 meters high) is one of the highest mountain in Akita Prefecture. It is an active volcano that last erupted in 1970-71. The mountain has multiple peaks and a network of relatively easy trails with attractive views that make for a rewarding few hours of hiking. It is part of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park.

---

Size: 4000px × 2248px
Location: Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku, Japan
Photo credit: © Moonie's World Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: akita, boardwalk, cloudy, foliage, grass, greenery, hike, hiking, japan, japanese, komagatake, landscape, mountain, nature, overcast, people, tohoku, trail, trek, trekking, ultra, valley, walkway, wide-angle