Chausuyama

What it is

• The highest mountain in Aichi Prefecture standing 1,416 meters above sea level.
• A peak straddling the border between Aichi and Nagano Prefectures.
• Part of the protected Tenryu-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park area.
• A highland recreation area known as Chausuyama Kogen featuring Aichi's only ski resort.

What to see

• Observatory decks located at the summit for panoramic views.
• A second-class triangulation point marking the highest elevation.
• Shibazakura flower fields planted on the slopes of nearby Mount Hagitaro.
• Natural bodies of water including Yahazu Pond, Ononuma Pond, and Chausu Lake.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.