Mount Gassan
月山
A 1,984-meter volcano and sacred peak in Yamagata offering summer skiing, alpine marshes, and a summit shrine.
What it is
- One of the three sacred Dewa Sanzan mountains in Yamagata Prefecture
- A 1,984-meter volcano formed by activity starting 700,000 years ago
- Part of the Bandai-Asahi National Park and a famous Japanese mountain
- A spiritual site credited to Prince Hachiko with a shrine at the summit
What to see
- Gassan Shrine located at the very top of the mountain
- High-altitude marshes and various species of alpine plants
- Landscape featured in Matsuo Basho's Narrow Road to the Deep North
- Panoramic views from one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains
When to go
- Summer skiing is available on the slopes until late July
Getting there
- Buses run to the Ubazawa and Gassan Hachigome stops
- Access via the Gassan Interchange on National Route 112
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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