Eboshi-dake

What it is

• A 2,628-meter mountain located on the border of Nagano and Toyama prefectures.
• One of Japan's 200 Famous Mountains situated within Chubu Sangaku National Park.
• The starting point for the famous Ura-Ginza alpine trekking route.
• A peak historically known by the names Oritake or Miyoshidake.

What to see

• A distinct obelisk-shaped rock formation located at the mountain summit.
• The Bunatate Ridge, known as one of the three steepest climbs in Japan.
• High-altitude alpine plant communities and small ponds near the peak.
• Eboshi Hut, the primary mountain lodge serving hikers in the area.

Getting there

• The main trailhead is a 30-minute walk from the Takase Dam.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.