Mount Daibosatsu

What it is

• A 2,057-meter peak located within the Okuchichibu Mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture.
• One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains according to author Kyuya Fukada.
• A natural watershed for the Tama and Fuefuki river systems.
• A site named after a legend involving the warrior Minamoto no Yoshimitsu.

What to see

• The Daibosatsu Pass located two kilometers south of the mountain summit.
• Four mountain huts including Kaizanso that offer lodging for hikers.
• Vibrant autumn foliage that covers the mountain slopes in late October.

When to go

• Mid to late October to see the peak of the autumn leaves.

Getting there

• A four-hour hike to the summit starting from the Kamihikawa Pass trailhead.
• Seasonal buses and taxis provide transport to the main trailhead area.
• Free parking is available for visitors at the Kamihikawa Pass lot.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.