100 Famous Mountains in Japan

1. List of 100 Famous Mountains in Japan I already Climbed

The late Mr. Kyuya Fukada, one of the famous alpinists in Japan, wrote a book "100 famous mountains in Japan". He carefully selected 100 representative mountains by his own criteria, for example, its height, apperance, personality, history, etc. Mt. Fuji is, of course, included in these 100 famous mountains.
Since I climbed Mt. Aso in 1968, I conquered 100 famous mountains in Japan completely over a period of 45 years. On average I climbed 2.2 mountains per year. In the beginning I thought that rather than aiming for complete completion, I thought that it was moderate exercise for maintaining health, but it became a desire to climb all when the remaining mountains were few.
In my case, there are many poor styles that I go to the climbing point with my car, bike, rent-a-car over the night and start climbing before dawn. Ifm not good at group behavior and I hate the hustle and bustle of the mountain hut and in most cases I climb up with my wife or children by myself for a tent night. So I am paying maximum attention so as not to cause a distress accident, but it is a fact that it is becoming irrational with age.
The table below shows the mountains climbed so far and which routes I climbed. I chose the route that is cheap and safe to climb as quickly as possible. However, I would to say they are not the best climbing routes and the time required is approximate time based on memory.

Number Month and Year Name Height (m) Starting Point of Climbing, Necessary Time, Lodging Place if Necessary, and General Features
1 October, 1968 Mt. Aso 1592 From Sensuikyo to Mt. Asotakadake, 1.5 hours to climb up, 1 hour to come down. One of representative active volcanos in Japan.
2 May, 1969 Mt. Kirigamine 1925 From Kirigamine Skyline to Kurumayama, 1 hour to climb up, 45 minutes to come down.
3 August, 1969 Mt. Bandai 1819 From Bandaisan Goldline via Nakanoyu, 3 hours to climb up, 2 hours to come down.
4 September, 1969 Mt. Tanigawa 1963 From Tenjindaira, 2.5 hours to climb up, 2 hours to come down. Mecca of rock climbing. Heavy snow in the winter.
5 September, 1969 Mt. Nikko Shirane 2578 From Konsei Pass, 4 hours to climb up, 3 hours to come down.
6 August, 1970 Mt. Echigo Koma 2003 From Shiori Bus Terminal via Mt. Ogura, 4 hours to climb up, 3 hours to come down. Camped at Mt. Ogurayama.
7 May, 1971 Mt. Kinpu 2595 From Mizugaki Lodge, 4 hours to climb, 3.5 hours to come down. Camped at Dainichi Hut.
8 June, 1971 Mt. Hiuchi 2346 From Oze Lake, 4 hours to climb, 3 hours to come down.
9 August, 1971 Mt. Kita 3192 From Hirogawara, 5 hours to climb, 4 hours to come down. Lodged at Kitadake Hut. The second highest mountain in Japan.
10 March, 1972 Mt. Ibuki 1377 From Ibukiyama Skyline, 45 minutes to climb, 30 minutes to come down.
11 April, 1972 Mt. Ena 2190 From Kuroisawa camping site, 3.5 hours to climb, 2.5 hours to come down.
12 May, 1973 Mt. Utsugi 2864 From Komaganekogen, 5.5 hours to climb, 4.5 hours to come down.
13 July, 1973 Mt. Tateyama 3015 From Murodoudaira, 3 hours to climb, 2 hours to come down. One of mountains of faith.
14 July, 1973 Mt. Tsurugidake 2998 From Tsurugisawa, 4 hours to climb, 3 hours to come down. Camped at Tsurugisawa. Mecca of rock climbing as well as Mt. Tanigawa.
15 August, 1973 Mt. Kiso Koma 2956 From the terminal of Senjojiki ropeway, 2.5 hours to climb, 2 hours to come down. The higest top of the Central Japan Alps.
16 September, 1974 Mt. Kiso Ontake 3063 From Tanoharakogen, 4 hours to climb, 3 hours to come down. Lodged at Ontake Top Hut.
17 August, 1975 Mt. Hodaka 3190 From Kamikouchi via Mt. Maehodaka, 6 hours to climb, 5 hours to come down. Lodged at Okuhodaka Hut. The third highest mountain in Japan.
18 August, 1975 Mt. Ainodake 3189 From Kitadake Hut, 2 hours to climb, 2 hours to go down. The fourth highest mountain in Japan.
19 August, 1976 Mt. Oodaigahara 1695 From Oodaigahara Skyline, 1 hour to climb Mt. Hinode, 45 minutes to go down.
20 July, 1977 Mt. Daisen 1729 From Daisenji Shrine, 2.5 hours to climb, 2 hours to go down. Leader mountain in Chugoku Region.
21 August, 1980 Mt. Kuju 1791 From Makinoto hot spring, 3 hours to climb Mt. Kuju, 2 hours to go down.
22 August, 1980 Mt. Kirishima 1700 From Ebinokogen, 1.5 hours to climb Mt. Karakuni, an hour to go down.
23 August, 1981 Mt. Norikura 3026 From Norikura Skyline, 2.5 hours to climb, 2 hours to go down.
24 August, 1981 Mt. Utsukushigahara 2034 From Yamamoto Hut, 1.5 hours to climb, 1 hour to go down.
25 August, 1981 Mt. Tateshina 2530 From Suzuran Pass, 2 hours to climb, 1.5 hours to go down.
26 August, 1981 Mt. Akadake 2899 From Minotoguchi via Gyosha Hut, 5 hours to climb, 4 hours to go down. The highest top of Yatsugatake Mountain Range.
27 August, 1982 Mt. Shirouma 2932 From Sarukura via great remaining snow, 5 hours to climb, 4 hours to go down. The greatest remaining snow in Japan.
28 September, 1982 Mt. Ishizuchi 1982 From Tsuchigoya, 2 hours to climb, 1.5 hours to come down.
29 August, 1983 Mt. Fuji 3776 From Kawaguchi Lake Gogoume, 6 hours to climb, 4.5 hours to go down. Provisionally lodged at Hachigoume Hut. The highest top in Japan.
30 October, 1983 Mt. Nantai 2484 From Futarasan Shrine, 3.5 hours to climb, 2.5 hours to go down.
31 July, 1986 Mt. Tsurugi 1955 From Tsurugisankogen using a lift, 1 hour to climb, 45 minutes to go down. The highest top in Shikoku Island.
32 August, 1986 Mt. Kusatsu Shirane 2165 From Yumiike, 1 hour to climb, 45 minutes to go down.
33 August, 1986 Mt. Azumaya 2333 From Sugadaira Ranch via Mt. Neko, 4 hours to climb, 3 hours to go down.
34 August, 1986 Mt. Kashimayari 2890 From Ohgisawa via Mt. Jijigatake, 6 hours to climb, 5 hours to go down. Camped at Tsubetaike Hut.
35 July, 1987 Mt. Jonen 2857 From Kamikouchi via Yokoo Hut, Mt. Chogatake, 6 hours to climb, 5 hours to go down. Lodged at Jonen Hut.
36 July, 1987 Mt. Asama 2560 From Kurumasaka Pass, 2 hours to climb Mt. Kurohi, 1.5 hours to go down. The most active volcano in Japan.
37 October, 1987 Mt. Omine 1915 From Wasamata Lodge, 3 hours to climb Mt. Daifugen, 2.5 hours to go down.
38 May, 1988 Mt. Tanzawa 1673 From Ensui Bridge via Mt. Tanzawa, 4.5 hours to climb Mt. Hirugatake, 4 hours to go down.
39 May, 1988 Mt. Amagi 1406 From Amagi Highland Golf Club, 2 hours to climb Mt. Manzaburo, 1.5 hours to go down.
40 October, 1988 Mt. Tsukuba 876 From Tsukuba Shrine, 1.5 hours to climb, 1 hour to go down. Historical mountain regardless of low height.
41 October, 1988 Mt. Akagi 1828 From Akagi Skyline, 2 hours to climb Mt. Kurohi, 1.5 hours to go down.
42 June, 1990 Mt. Mizugaki 2230 From Mizugaki Lodge, 3 hours to climb, 2 hours to go down. Rocky mountain top.
43 August, 1990 Mt. Houou 2841 From Hirogawara, 6 hours to climb Mt. Kannon, 5 hours to go down. Lodged at Yakushi Hut.
44 August, 1991 Mt. Azuma 2035 From Tengendai, 3.5 hours to climb Mt. Nishiazuma, 3 hours to go down.
45 August, 1991 Mt. Adatara 1700 From Takenoyu hot spring using a lift, 2 hours to climb, 1.5 hours to go down.
46 August, 1991 Mt. Nasu 1917 From Nasu Highland using a ropeway via Mt. Nasu, 4 hours to climb Mt. Sanbonyari, 3 hours to go down.
47 May, 1992 Mt. Ryoukami 1723 From Hyugaotani, 3 hours to climb, 2 hours to go down.
48 August, 1992 Mt. Shibutsu 2228 From Hatomachi Pass, 3 hours to climb, 2.5 hours to go down.
49 April, 1994 Mt. Daibosatsu 2057 From Chobei Hut, 3 hours to climb, 2 hours to go down.
50 May, 1994 Mt. Kumotori 2018 From Kamosawa via Mt. Nanatsuishi, 6 hours to climb, 5 hours to go down.
51 July, 1994 Mt. Kobushi 2475 From Hirose Dam, 4 hours to climb, 3 hours to go down.
52 August, 1994 Mt. Senjo 3033 From Kitazawachoei Hut, 3 hours to climb, 2 hours to go down. Camped at Kitazawachoei Hut.
53 July, 1995 Mt. Hotaka 2158 From Hotaka Skiing Field via Mt. Maehotaka, 4 hours to climb, 3 hours to go down.
54 August, 1995 Mt. Hiuchi 2462 From Sasagamine ranch via Koyaike Hutte, 5 hours to climb, 4 hours to come down.
55 August, 1995 Mt. Gassan 1980 From Midagahara, 3 hours to climb, 2 hours to go down.
56 August, 1996 Mt. Choukai 2237 From Hokodate, 4 hours to climb, 3.5 hours to come down.
57 July, 1997 Mt. Kaikoma 2966 From Kitazawachouei Hut via Sensui Pass, 4 hours to climb, 3 hours to come down. Camped at Kitazawachouei Hut.
58 August, 1997 Mt. Takatsuma 2353 From Togakushi camping site via an emergency hut, 4.5 hours to climb, 4 hours to come down.
59 October, 1998 Mt. Sukai 2144 From Sukaibashi, 3 hours to climb, 2 hours to come down.
60 November, 1998 Mt. Makihata 1963 From Shimizu camping site, 3.5 hours to climb, 2.5 hours to come down.
61 July, 1999 Mt. Naeba 2145 Via Tsunan Town, from Koakazawa mountain road, 3 hours to climb, 2.5 hours to descend.
62 July, 1999 Mt. Yakedake 2455 From Nakanoyu hot spring, 3.5 hours to climb, 3 hours to descend.
63 August, 1999 Mt. Amakazari 1963 From Otari hot spring, 4 hours to climb, 3 hours to descend.
64 October, 1999 Mt. Aizukoma 2130 From Hinoemata, 4 hours to climb, 3 hours to descend.
65 December, 1999 Mt. Kaimon 930 From Kagoshima Airport by rent-a-car. From Kaimon, 2 hours to climb, 1.5 hours to descend.
66 July, 2000 Mt. Goryu 2814 From Goryutoomi Skiing Field via Toomi Ridge, 6 hours to climb, 5 hours to descend. Camped at Goryu Hut.
67 August, 2000 Mt. Hiragatake 2141 From Takanosu via Mt. Daikura, 5.5 hours to climb, 4 hours to descend.
68 August, 2000 Mt. Zaou 1841 From Kattadake, 1.5 hours to climb, an hour to descend.
69 August, 2000 Mt. Myoukou 2454 From Tsubame hot spring, 4 hours to climb, 3 hours to descend.
70 November, 2000 Mt. Arashima 1524 From Kadohara Skiing Field, 2.5 hours to climb, 2 hours to descend.
71 August, 2001 Mt. Yakushi 2926 From Oritate via Tarodaira Hut, 6 hours to climb, 5 hours to descend. Camped at Yakushi Pass.
72 July, 2001 Mt. Shiomi 3047 From Toyosawaguchi, 6 hours to climb, 5 hours to descend. Camped at Sanpuku Pass.
73 August, 2001 Mt. Ooasahi 1870 From Furudera hot spring via Mt. Koasahi, 5 hours to climb, 4 hours to descend.
74 September, 2001 Mt. Hakusan 2710 From Bettoudeai, 4.5 hours to climb, 3.5 hours to descend.
75 August, 2002 Mt. Hachimantai 1614 From Hachimantai High Land, an hour to climb, 45 minutes descend.
76 August, 2002 Mt. Hayachine 1917 From Odagoshi Pass, 3 hours to climb, 2 hours to descend.
77 August, 2002 Mt. Kasagatake 2897 From Shinhodaka hot spring, 6 hours to climb, 5 hours to descend. Camped at Kasagatake Hut.
78 August, 2002 Mt. Washiba 2924 From Mitsumata Hut, 2 hours to climb, 1.5 hours to descend. Camping at Mitsumata Hut.
79 October, 2002 Mt. Iwaki 1625 Frm Iwaki Skyline, 2 hours to climb, 1.5 hours to descend.
80 October, 2002 Mt. Hakkoda 1584 From Sugayu hot spring, 3 hours to climb, 2 hours to descend.
81 May, 2003 Mt. Sobo 1756 From Gokashokogen, 2.5 hours to climb, 2 hours to descend.
82 August, 2003 Mt. Suisho 2996 From Mitsumata Hut via Mt. Washiba, 5 hours to climb, 4 hours to descend. Camped at Mitsumata Hut.
83 September, 2003 Mt. Tekari 2550 From Iroudo, 5.5 hours to climb, 1 hour to Tekari Lodge. Lodged at Tekari Hut.
84 September, 2003 Mt. Hijiri 3013 9 hours from Tekari Hut to Hijiridaira Hut. From there, 3 hours to climb, 2 hours to descend. Finally 5 hours to Iroudo.
85 October, 2005 Mt. Iwate 2050 From Umagaeshi, 4 hours to climb, 3 hours to descend.
86 August, 2006 Mt. Kurobegoro 2840 From Hietsu Tunnel in Kamioka Town, 9 hours to climb, 8 hours to descend. Lodged at Kitanomata Emergency Hut.
87 September, 2006 Mt. Yari 3180 From Shinhodaka hot spring, 8 hours to climb, 6.5 hours to descend. Camped at Yaridaira Hut. Mountain with a sharp peak. The fifth highest mountain in Japan.
88 August, 2007 Mt. Arakawa 3141 From Shinkura to Nikengoya via Dentsuku Pass, 4 hours to climb, 1 hour to descend. From Niken Hut to Senmai Hut, 7 hours to climb. Lodged at Senmai Hut. Next day from Senmai Hut, 3 hours to climb.
89 August, 2007 Mt. Akaishi 3120 From Mt. Arakawa, 4 hours to climb, 5 hours to descend to Sawarajima Lodge. Stayed at Sawarajima Lodge. Next day 3 hours to Niken Hut. 1.5 hours to climb Dentsuku Pass, 3.5 hours to descend to Shinkura. The leader mountain of the South Japan Alps.
90 August, 2007 Mt. Iide 2105 From Dainichisugi, 6.5 hours to climb Kiriawase Hut, after setting a tent up, departed to Mt. Iide Honzan, 2 hours to climb, 1.5 hours to descend. Next day departed to Dainichisugi, 5 hours to descend.
91 July, 2008 Mt. Miyanoura 1936 From Anbo Port to Yodogawa by a rent-a-car. Next morning 4 hours to climb, 3.5 hours to descend. Due to lots of up and down, needed much more time than expected.
92 September, 2010 Mt. Rausu 1660 From Memanbetsu Airport to Iwaobetsu hot spring by a rent-a-car. Next morning 4 hours to climb, 3.5 hours to descend. From the mountain top I saw Kunashiri Island where Russia now occupies.
93 September, 2010 Mt. Shari 1547 From Mt. Rausu to Seigakusou Hut by the rent-a-car. Next morning 3.5 hours to climb, 3 hours to descend. I needed to cross the river repeatedly to climb it.
94 September, 2010 Mt. Akan 1499 From Mt. Shari to Meakan hot spring by the rent-a-car. Next morning 2.5 hours to climb, 3 hours to descend. I returned to Meakan hot spring via lake Onnetou, so much more time is needed than climbing.
95 September, 2011 Mt. Daisetsu 2291 From Asahikawa to Asahidake hot spring by a rent-a-car. From Asahidake ropeway station 3 hours to climb, 2 hours to descend. It was so cold at the mountain top.
96 September, 2011 Mt. Tokachi 2077 From Asahikawa to Bogakudai by the rent-a-car. Next morning 4 hours to climb, 3 hours to descend.
97 September, 2011 Mt. Tomuraushi 2141 From Furano to Tomuraushi hot spring by the rent-a-car. Next morning 6 hours to climb, 5 hours to descend. I was so tired because of long trip, but the mountain was wonderful.
98 September, 2012 Mt. Poroshiri 2052 From Okuniikappu at 60km from Niikappu Town, 9 hours to climb, 8 hours to descend. It was hard to walk through the forest road for 5 hours each way. A part of the mountain trail road was very bad that can be said as the last secret mountain without seeing anyone for 2 days.
99 September, 2012 Mt. Youtei 1898 From Hangetsu Lake, 4.5 hours to climb, 3.5 hours to go down. I was blessed with good weather and I saw the crater at the top beautifully. It looked like Mt. Fuji, so my kneels became frustrating while descending.
100 July, 2013 Mt. Rishiri 1721 From Family Campsite, 4.5 hours to climb, 4 hours to descend. It was very hard mountain climbing, because I started from 0 meter height and returned there again. It was raining until the start, but the weather recovered rapidly, and the spectacular view from the top seemed to bless 100 mountain completion.

The graphs below show the number of climbed 100 famous mountains in Japan in each year and the accumulated climbed number. My motto is that I do my best so that my age doesn't overtake the accumulated climbed number.





2. Congratulations for Completion of 100 Mountains Climbing!

I thought that I wanted to finish 100 famous mountains by the age of 70, but I was somehow able to achieve that goal at the age of 68. I climbed Mt. Rishiri (1721m) from 8th to 12th July 2013. Since it is the last mountain of 100 famous mountains in Japan, I prepared some preliminary days and planned carefully. The poor man who has only the mileage of JAL, had a hard mountain trip between Asahikawa Airport and Wakkanai by rent-a-car (road distance of about 500 km). Well, thanks to that, I saw Soya Cape and Sarobetsu field slowly and could turn around and put in hot springs every day.

Rishiri1 Rishiri is said to be the last secret place in Hokkaido, and recently the number of mountaineers has increased, so entry restrictions are beginning to be considered. I planned climbing in the middle of June in order to climb before it happened but changed suddenly in early July due to the typhoon. However, because the rainy season has come up to Hokkaido very early this year, the rainy season has come up to Hokkaido sooner, when I arrived at Rishiri Island it was cloudy and the mountain looked only blurred.

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Rishiri2 The climbing course of Mt. Rishiri has northern and family campgrounds. To climb in a shorter time, the northern campground (210m) is convenient, but I made it to the family camping ground (60m) with Rishiri Fuji Hot spring near the campsight. My wife participated in the last mountain climbing and we spent in the tent together. The picture was taken after descending from Mt. Rishiri.

Rishiri3 The climbing course of Mt. Rishiri has northern and family campgrounds. To climb in a shorter time, the northern campground (210m) is convenient, but I made it to the family camping ground (60m) with Rishiri Fuji Hot spring near the campsight. My wife participated in the last mountain climbing and we spent in the tent together. The picture was taken after descending from Mt. Rishiri.

Rishiri4 When I arrived at the top of mountain after 4.5 hours walking, there was a small shrine and the narrow mountaintop was crowded with about 20 climbers. I prayed for safe descent and safe drive at the shrine.

Rishiri5 From the summit I could see the harbor port and Rishiri Airport directly below. Although I could see the land of Rebun Island and Hokkaido better, I could not confirm Karafuto clearly. I was tired of thinking of going back to that port again.

3. Best Collections from 100 Famous Mountains

I introduce 5 best collections on completion of 100 Famous Mountais in Japan. It was very difficult to choose them, because there are reasons why every 100 mountains are so chosen. In particular these 5 scenaries are most impressionable in my mind.

Best1 This is the view of Mt. Iwate from the top of Mt. Akitakoma. Autumn leaves are wonderful especially in Tohoku area. I love all mountains in the autumn.

Best2 This is the view looking at Mt. Hodaka direction from the top of Mt. Yari. It is a wonderful trail path from Yari to Hodaka. I do wanted to walk on this trail path someday, but at last it could not be realized.

Best3 This is the view looking at Mt. Yari direction from the top of Mt. Washiba. Here is called as "back Ginza street", so the number of climbers is less than in "front Ginza street". Mt. Yari has special shape on top, so we can see it easily from far place.

Best4 This is the view of mountains of Southern Yatsugatake and Northern Alps far a way from the top of Mt. Iou. There can be seen snow even in May.

Best5 This is the view of mountains of Southern Alps from the top of Mt. Kamigouchi. They are all more than 3000m above sea level.

4. 200 Famous Mountains in Japan

100 famous mountains in Japan were chosen by the late Mr. Kyuya Fukada, one of famous climbers in Japan, but a group named as "Fukada Kyuya Club" additionally selected 100 mountains and advocated 200 famous mountains in Japan. At present, 300 mountains in Japan with an additional 100 mountains have also been proposed. By the way, when I look up the mountains I have climbed up to now, 43 mountains from the 101st to the 200th were finished. In other words, it will be quite a hard job to conquer 200 Japanese mountains by the end of my life.

Climbed Llist (43 mountains):
Mt. Notori (3026 m), Mt. Otensho (2922 m), Mt. Minamikomagatake (2841 m), Mt. Harinoki (2821 m), Mt. Kamigochi (2803 m), Mt. Tsubakuro (2763 m), Mt. Nokogiri (2685 m), Mt. Tengu (2646 m), Mt. Kyogatake (2296 m), Mt. Iwasuge (2295 m), Mt. Ariake (2268 m), Mt. Ogura (2112 m), Mt. Kurohime (2053 m), Mt. Kushigata (2052 m), Mt. Torikabuto (2038 m), Mt. Shiraishi (2036 m), Mt. Kentoku (2031 m), Mt. Sennokura (2026m), Mt. Shichimen (1989m), Mt. Arasawa (1969m), Mt. Kenashi (1964m), Mt. Iizuna (1917m), Mt. Togakushi (1904m), Mt. Mitsutoge (1785 m), Mt. Hakkai (1778 m), Mt. Asamakakushi (1757 m), Mt. Ashibetsu (1727 m), Mt. Kayagatake (1704 m), Mt. Mishotai (1682 m), Mt. Akitakomagatake (1637 m), Mt. Yufu (1583 m ), Mt. Teshio (1558 m), Mt. Hyonosen (1510 m), Mt. Ashitaka (1504 m), Mt. Haruna (1499 m), Mt. Arafune (1423 m), Mt. Buko (1304 m), Mt. Odake (1266 m), Mt. Gozaisho (1212 m), Mt. Kamihiruzen (1202 m), Mt. Sanbe (1126 m), Mt. Myogi (1104 m), Mt. Tarumae (1022 m)

Climbed Mt. Kyogatake in the Central Alps

Two of the 200 Famous Mountains in the Central Alps have still been left unclimbed, but this time I climbed Mt. Kyogatake (2296 m). Only Mt. Anpeiji (2363 m) was left unclimbed now, but it is not easy to climb. I donft know what time I conquer it. In September of this year there were many typhoons and rain due to abnormal weather, so I could not climb mountains at all, but in October sunny weather for three days was forecast, I started from home after loading camping equipment on the motorbike.

ƒLƒƒƒ“ƒvκ It was 3 days from October 8 (Mon) to 10 (Wed) in 2018 on my original plan, but thanks to the fact that I started climbing early in the morning, I was able to go down at noon and eventually I returned home in the evening of the second day. For the elderly over 70 years old, the mountain climbing + 400 km of motorcycle running was tough for the body, but I can not stop suddenly. The photo is my tent stretched over the Oizumi dam lake side near the climbing start point of Mt. Kyogatake. On the homepage of Minowa-Town Tourist Association, which manages the dam, it is said that gmany parents and children are enjoying camping in summer", so I thought that I can camp for free. Fortunately, I was the only one who camped on that day but I could not sleep well due to the big river sound.

’†‰›ƒAƒ‹ƒvƒX‰“–] About 3 hours after I started climbing I arrived at the 8th station (2020 m). It was the most viewable place in the climbing route, and I saw well the Central Alps, Southern Alps, Yatsugatake, and Ontake on the sea of clouds. The picture is in the northern part of the Central Alps and I can see Mt. Hoken but the highest peak Mt. Kisokomagatake can not be seen hidden behind the mountains.

ŽR’Έ‰“–] Similarly, it is the summit of Mt. Kyogatake which I looked up from the 8th station. The peak on the upper right is the 9th station, it will take 40 minutes to reach there, and from there to the summit 40 minutes. Although the climbing road is only upslope up to the 7th station, from the ridgeline to the summit of the mountain there are many ups and downs, so the accumulated elevation difference is said to be 1,500 m.

Œoƒ–ŠxŽR’Έ It is the commemorative photo taken at the summit. The summit is surrounded by big trees and unfortunately the view is not good. With this, it is the 43rd peak of 200 mountain climbs. Other climbers I met in 8 hours from the start of mountain climbing to the finish were only four people who seemed to be the same age as me due to the weekdays.


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