Kawanage Dake
皮投岳
A 1,122-meter peak in the Ou Range offering a multi-mountain hiking route and rich local hunting folklore.
What it is
- A 1,122-meter mountain located on the border of Iwate and Akita prefectures.
- Part of the Ou Mountain Range and the Aogaki Mountains surrounding Kazuno Basin.
- Associated with agricultural development and legends of hunters throwing bear skins.
- One of three peaks included in the annual Santake Mountaineering event.
What to see
- A hiking route that connects the summit with Gonomiyadake and Mitsurayama.
- Views of a mirror-like marsh mentioned in local mountain folklore.
- Natural scenery along the trail from the Hanawagoe mountain pass.
When to go
- Visit during the annual Santake Mountaineering event to join local hikers.
Getting there
- The trailhead is located at Hanawagoe on the prefectural road.
- The descent route ends near the JR East Hachimantai Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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