Animal Life on Mt. Iwate
Mt. Iwate is home to many common Japanese animals, as well as some rarer species currently threatened with extinction, in distinct habitats, identifiable by the vegetation found at different elevation zones.
Wild animals leave signs such as ridge-line trails or droppings. These may indicate good spots to catch a glimpse of the area’s animal inhabitants. While exploring, please remember to respect the wildlife: Feel free to observe, but refrain from disturbing or interacting with the animals in any way. Remember that this is their home.