Early summer this year was a strange mix of warm weather and blue skies. The summer rainy season was about two weeks late, giving us enough time to explore some lower elevation sections of the Snow Countryy Trail. This small section can de done in a short afternoon hike (as an out-an-back), or made into a longer thru-hike by joining up with the Omine-san section trail. I was told the name of the peak loosely translates to "My wife!", though I have been given quite a number of different versions of the story of how it got that name.
- 1 min read
Azumaya-san
"My wife mountain"

By C. Rio
Community writer

Last of the spring flowers (Photo: Matthew Shewchuk)

Last of the winter snow (Photo: Matthew Shewchuk)

On the way down (Photo: Matthew Shewchuk)

Look out at Hotaka-san (Photo: Matthew Shewchuk)

Blue skies (Photo: Matthew Shewchuk)

Summer haze (Photo: Matthew Shewchuk)

Looking over the other side (Photo: Matthew Shewchuk)
Leave a comment
0 comments in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Explore some of the best nearby hotels and deals for the perfect place to stay in Japan.
Top Articles
-
1
Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 Japan Car Tour: Cars, Culture & The Open Road
Chiba -
2
LUUP: The New Age of Bike Rentals in Japan?
Transportation -
3
7 Must Visit Places in Fukui
Activities -
4
The History of Japan: Era by Era
Culture -
5
An Enriching Getaway in Ome City
Tokyo - Sponsored -
6
Osaka Noh Festa
Osaka - Sponsored -
7
SNOOPY Village Opens in Kawagoe
Saitama -
8
70 Nations, One Amazing Meal
Osaka - Sponsored -
9
Aichi Awaits: Seven Authentic Experiences Beyond Nagoya
Aichi - Sponsored -
10
I’m Donut?: Japan’s Viral Donut Sensation
Culture
-
1
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2
The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo
Shopping -
3
Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
4
Gion Matsuri
Kyoto -
5
Japanese Urban Legends
Culture -
6
Iwatayama Monkey Park
Kyoto -
7
Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
8
Tokyo Pride
Tokyo -
9
Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition
Tokyo -
10
Black Eggs of Owakudani, Hakone
Kanagawa