Kamakura Dake

What it is

• A 967-meter mountain located in the central Abukuma Highlands of Fukushima.
• One of the 100 Famous Mountains of Tohoku with six different hiking trails.
• The summit features a stone shrine dedicated to Amenohiwashi.
• A peak distinguished by a third-class triangulation point at the top.

What to see

• Panoramic views of Mount Otakine and Mount Adatara from the summit.
• The Amenohiwashi Shrine stone structure located at the highest point.
• Diverse terrain across six different climbing routes to the peak.
• Facilities including a parking lot and restrooms at the Hagidaira course trailhead.

When to go

• Allow one to 1.5 hours for the ascent from the trailheads.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.