Mount Gamō

What it is

• A mountain with an elevation of 828 meters in Fukushima Prefecture
• Part of the Echigo Sanzan-Tadami Quasi-National Park
• One of the four famous mountains of Tadami
• Nicknamed the Matterhorn of Aizu by mountaineer Junko Tabei

What to see

• A 360-degree panoramic view from the mountain summit
• Views of Asakusa-dake and the Tagokura Dam from the peak
• The Kubo trailhead located near the local train station

When to go

• The official mountain opening occurs on the first Sunday of June

Getting there

• The Kubo trailhead is located near Aizu-Gamo Station
• Parking is available at the Yuki no Sato community facility

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.