Mount Echigo-Komagatake
越後駒ヶ岳
A 2,003-meter peak in the Echigo Sanzan range, famous for its dramatic slab walls and year-round snow in the valleys.
What it is
- A 2,003-meter mountain also known as Uonuma Komagatake.
- One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains located in Niigata Prefecture.
- Part of the Echigo Sanzan mountain group alongside Nakano-dake and Hakkai.
- A prominent peak featuring large slab walls suitable for climbing.
What to see
- Deep valleys where snow remains visible even during the midsummer months.
- Expansive views of neighboring peaks Mount Nakano-dake and Mount Hakkai.
- The Koma-no-koya mountain hut located near the summit.
- Large granite slab walls that define the mountain's rugged landscape.
When to go
- Midsummer to see the contrast of green slopes and lingering valley snow.
- Winter months when the area experiences exceptionally heavy snowfall.
Getting there
- Access the main hiking trail starting from Shiori Pass.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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