Mount Asamakakushi

What it is

• A mountain peak reaching 1,757 meters on the border of Higashiagatsuma and Naganohara.
• One of Japan's 200 Famous Mountains, also known as Kawaurafuji or Yahazuyama.
• The name refers to the mountain hiding Mount Asama from view.
• The summit is divided into two separate peaks.

What to see

• Views of the nearby Mount Asama and Mount Ryugatake from the summit.
• The two distinct peaks that form the top of the mountain.
• Natural scenery along the shortest climbing route which takes 90 to 120 minutes.

Getting there

• The Nidoage Pass trailhead is located on Gunma Prefectural Road 54 with parking available.
• One climbing route starts from the Warabidaira Campground in Takasaki.
• A northern hiking route begins at the Asamakakushi Onsen hot spring resort.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.