Mount Arashi

What it is

• A 406-meter mountain also known as Sagami Arashi or Ainoyama.
• One of the 50 scenic spots in Kanagawa Prefecture.
• A natural landscape chosen for its resemblance to Arashiyama in Kyoto.
• Home to the Musubinomizu-kami Shrine located at the summit.

What to see

• Panoramic views of Mount Fuji and Mount Takao from the peak.
• A hiking trail that passes through native deciduous forests.
• Television and radio relay stations situated at the mountain top.
• The Musubinomizu-kami Shrine buildings at the summit.
• Views of the Sagami Dam located to the northwest.

Getting there

• The nearest access point is Sagamiko Station on the Chuo Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.