Gongen Yama

What it is

• A mountain peak standing 1,018.8 meters above sea level in Yamakita Town.
• Part of the Tanzawa Mountains within the Tanzawa-Oyama Quasi-National Park.
• Also known as Yozuku Gongen Yama, located in the Yozuku area.
• A destination for hikers situated near the scenic Lake Tanzawa.

What to see

• Views of the surrounding Byobuiwa Mountain and Furo Mountain.
• Natural landscapes within the protected quasi-national park boundaries.
• The mountain summit reached via steep climbing routes.

Getting there

• One climbing route begins at the Hosokawa Bridge.
• A second trail starts from the Asase entrance.
• The Asase entrance route is a difficult climb not recommended for beginners.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.