Mount Eboshi

What it is

• A 1,625.2-meter high composite volcano located in the Hida Highlands.
• One of the 100 Mountains of Gifu spanning Takayama and Gujo cities.
• A watershed for the Kiso River system formed from andesite lava.
• Site of a massive landslide caused by the 1586 Tensho earthquake.

What to see

• Panoramic views of the Northern Alps and Mount Ontake from the summit.
• A second-class triangulation point located at the mountain peak.
• The Meiho Ski Resort situated on the northeastern slope.
• Andesite lava and pyroclastic materials forming the mountain structure.

When to go

• Winter season for skiing as there are no established snow-free hiking trails.

Getting there

• The peak is located 10.7 kilometers east of the Takasu Interchange.
• National Route 472 runs along the eastern side of the mountain area.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.