Mountains in Akita

All 35 Mountains in Akita we have written up in English.

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Ōgata Fuji

Ōgata Fuji

A man-made conical mound standing exactly at sea level, offering a symbolic climb of Japan's low...

Nanakura Yama

Nanakura Yama

A scenic mountain range in Akita featuring seven peaks, ancient cedar forests, and historic ruin...

Mount Gonomiya

Mount Gonomiya

A 1,115-meter peak in Akita featuring ancient shrines, historical ruins, and a traditional fire...

Towari Yama

Towari Yama

A 990-meter peak on the Aomori-Akita border known for its pyramid-like shape and ancient mystica...

Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji

A 35-meter peak in Akita City certified as Japan's lowest Mount Fuji, located within a neighborh...

Mount Kampu

Mount Kampu

A 355-meter stratovolcano in Akita offering 360-degree views from a rotating observatory and pop...

Bōju San

Bōju San

A historic mountain in Akita featuring thirty-three stone Kannon statues, ancient Buddhist ruins...

Mount Kurikoma

Mount Kurikoma

An active stratovolcano in the Ou Mountains famous for its crater lake and nine distinct hiking...

Mount Moriyoshi

Mount Moriyoshi

A 1,454-meter volcano and wildlife protection area famous for alpine flowers, ancient shrines, a...

Mount Tashiro

Mount Tashiro

A 1,178-meter volcano featuring a high-altitude wetland with 120 ponds and a shrine with ancient...

Kawanage Dake

Kawanage Dake

A 1,122-meter peak in the Ou Range offering a multi-mountain hiking route and rich local hunting...

Mount Mahiru

Mount Mahiru

A 1059-meter peak on the Akita-Iwate border featuring a historic summit shrine and panoramic vie...

Mount Kamuro

Mount Kamuro

A 1,365-meter peak on the Akita-Yamagata border offering historic stone monuments and a modern r...

Ryugamori

Ryugamori

A volcanic mountain spanning two cities, offering five climbing routes and a campground dedicate...

Ryugamori

Ryugamori

A 340-meter mountain on the Odate-Kazuno border that served as a historic boundary and a Boshin...

Haboya San

Haboya San

A mountain in Akita featuring a summit shrine and forests that served as a model for industrial...

Moya San

Moya San

A 362-meter mountain in Akita known as Kemanai Fuji, featuring ancient archaeological sites, cas...

Mount Torage

Mount Torage

A dome-shaped peak in Akita featuring high-altitude wetlands and a unique connection to the Hans...

Mount Morosuke

Mount Morosuke

A 768-meter peak in Akita providing the distinct river-worn stones used to construct the ancient...

Ikusamori

Ikusamori

A 206.6-meter mountain in Akita featuring ancient archaeological ruins and a legendary forest as...

Mount Takkomori

Mount Takkomori

A 207-meter rounded hill in Akita featuring a summit shrine, a ski resort, and a local hot sprin...

Mount Teppachimori

Mount Teppachimori

A 581-meter peak in Akita featuring medieval castle ruins and a history of gold and silver minin...

Mount Bafunmori

Mount Bafunmori

A 785-meter mountain on the Aomori-Akita border offering established climbing routes and views f...

Mount Hōō

Mount Hōō

A scenic mountain in Odate featuring a massive mountainside bonfire character used for ancestral...

Mount Taihei

Mount Taihei

A 1,170-meter peak and symbol of Akita City featuring a summit shrine, mountain lodge, and diver...

Mount Kura

Mount Kura

A 254-meter mountain in Kitaakita featuring a unique wind cave conservation area and subalpine p...

Mount Mokko

Mount Mokko

A pyramid-shaped peak on the Akita-Iwate border offering 360-degree views of the Hachimantai pla...

Mount Mori

Mount Mori

A historic mountain in Akita featuring two peaks, a mock castle museum, and panoramic views from...

Mount Ōbuka

Mount Ōbuka

A shield volcano on the Akita-Iwate border offering panoramic views of Mount Iwate and access to...

Mount Jinkichi-mori

Mount Jinkichi-mori

A mountain peak in the Owani range featuring historical passes, beech forests, and nearby hot sp...

Mount Moya

Mount Moya

A coastal landmark mountain in Akita featuring a summit shrine, historic kiln ruins, and views o...

Mount Moya

Mount Moya

A 276-meter peak in Akita featuring ancient ruins at its base and a shrine at the summit grassla...

Mount Taka

Mount Taka

A historic Shugendo training site in Akita featuring mountain hiking trails, Buddhist statues, a...

Mount Futatsumori

Mount Futatsumori

A major peak in the Shirakami-Sanchi range offering views of UNESCO-protected primeval beech for...

Akita-Yakeyama

Akita-Yakeyama

An active stratovolcano featuring a crater lake and mountain hut, situated between two famous ho...

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