Mount Asama
朝熊山
A scenic 555-meter peak in Ise-Shima National Park featuring an ancient temple and panoramic views from a mountain toll road.
What it is
- A 555-meter mountain peak officially known as Asamagatake located in Ise and Toba.
- Part of the Ise-Shima National Park and selected as one of the Japan Hundred Views.
- Home to Kongosho-ji Temple and the National Historic Site Asamayama Sutra Mounds.
- A natural habitat for the endemic plant species known as Asama-rindo.
What to see
- Kongosho-ji Temple located near the summit of the mountain.
- National Treasure artifacts recovered from the ancient sutra mounds.
- A red retro-style post box situated at the summit plaza.
- The 16.3-kilometer Ise-Shima Skyline toll road crossing the mountain landscape.
Getting there
- Public buses run to the mountain summit on weekends and holidays.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Asama Open in Google Maps
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