Mt.Koshin(1,892m) is located in the north of Ashio. It was included in the Nikko National Park in 1950. The mountain is surrounded by strange rocks and bizarre stones, and primeval forests continue.
The "Koshin-so" flower, a specially protected species, blooms in early summer(June). In addition, people can also enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves in fall/
《Mt.Sukai》
The highest mountain in Ashio is Mt.Sukai.(2,143m). It is specifed as one of the "100 good mountain of Japan". Near the top of the mountain, climbers can see the Kanto Plains, Mt.Fuji, Mt.Shibutu. and "Hiuti-ga-take"; it is an attractive mountain for climbers.
《The Watarase River》
People living in Ashio love the Watarase river because it flows with Ashio's history. This river has its source in Mt.Sukai, and joins the Tone River by way of the Kusaki Dam.
Previously, it was the river where the pollution problems originated. Now it was returned to its beautiful, clean state and can be enjoyed by tourists and fisherman.
