Mount Bonoore

What it is

• A mountain standing 969 meters above sea level on the Tokyo and Saitama border.
• The summit features a wide open space that resembles a small public park.
• The name is associated with the historical figure Hatakeyama Shigetada.
• Also known by the alternative names Bounomine or Bounorei.

What to see

• A stone pillar enshrined in a shrine located along the climbing path.
• A high variety of violets growing throughout the mountain area.
• The Kanto Fureai no Michi trail leading toward Iwatakeishiyama.
• Views from the summit overlooking Okutama Town and Hanno City.

When to go

• Hunting season takes place from November 15 to February 15.
• Spring is ideal for viewing the many different species of violets.

Getting there

• Accessible via Mitake Station located on the JR Ome Line.
• One climbing route begins at the Shiratayasawa trailhead near Lake Naguri.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.