Mount Amari
甘利山
A 1,731-meter peak in Yamanashi offering high-altitude moors and famous azalea colonies accessible by a short walk from the road.
What it is
- A 1,731-meter mountain included on the Yamanashi 100 Famous Mountains list
- Historically used as communal land for local villages in Nirasaki and Minami-Alps
- Site of a former ski resort and a high-altitude moor called Sawarai Pond
- A location associated with local legends of giant snakes and rain-making rituals
What to see
- Large colonies of Japanese azaleas blooming across the mountain slopes
- Sawarai Pond, a high-altitude moor located at 1,230 meters
- A stone monument dedicated to Iwao Yamadera at the former ski site
- Panoramic views from the summit reached via a short hiking trail
When to go
- Visit in June to see the Japanese azalea colonies in full bloom
Getting there
- Drive Yamanashi Prefectural Route 613 to the parking lot at the road terminus
- Walk 15 minutes from the free prefectural parking area to reach the summit
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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