Mount Asakuksa
浅草岳
A 1,585-meter quaternary volcano in the Echigo Mountains offering scenic views of Lake Tagokura and ancient beech forests.
What it is
- A quaternary volcano standing 1,585.5 meters tall in the Echigo Mountains.
- Part of the Echigo Sanzan-Tadami Quasi-National Park spanning Niigata and Fukushima.
- One of the Tadami Four Famous Mountains and the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains.
- A geological formation of basalt and andesite created over 1.5 million years ago.
What to see
- Expansive views of Lake Tagokura from the mountain summit.
- Natural beech forests and snow camellias growing along the slopes.
- A first-class triangulation point located at the peak.
- Five main hiking trailheads accessible from both Niigata and Fukushima prefectures.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Asakuksa Open in Google Maps
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