6月4日撮影

晴天に恵まれ、岩菅山開山祭が無事執り行われました。
志賀高原の夏山登山の開幕を告げるこの神事は山頂で行われ、100名近くの参加者が集まりました。
今年は残雪が少なく歩くには快適な状態でしたが、植物達のためには適度な雨も必要です。
ひと雨ごとに山の緑が広がっていくのがわかります。まるで皆さんのお越しを心待ちにしているかのように。。。

Taken on June 4th:

Blessed with clear weather, the Iwasuge Mountain Opening Festival was successfully held. This sacred ritual, which marks the beginning of summer mountain climbing in Shiga Kogen, took place at the summit with the participation of nearly 100 people. This year, there was little remaining snow, providing comfortable conditions for walking. However, a moderate amount of rain is also necessary for the plants. With each rainfall, you can see the mountain’s greenery expanding, as if eagerly anticipating the arrival of everyone…