October 8, 2000 Vicinity of "Jigoku Yuzawa" in the Hakkoda Mountains, Aomori Pref.

Speaking of the Hakkoda Mountains, scenery in the vicinity of Sukayu in Jigokuyuzawa often serves as a barometer of autumn in Hakkoda. Leaves begin to turn red rather early here and at the same time, the mountains are caped with snow.