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Mount Gonomiya

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A 1,115-meter peak in Akita featuring ancient shrines, historical ruins, and a traditional fire festival with views of Kazuno Basin.

Mount Gonomiya
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What it is

  • A mountain standing 1,115 meters tall named after Prince Gonomiya.
  • Part of the Mitake-mairi mountain climbing route in Kazuno City.
  • Home to ancient ruins dating back to the Jomon and Nara periods.
  • A spiritual site featuring Gonomiya Gongen Shrine at the summit.

What to see

  • Gonomiya Gongen Shrine located at the highest point of the mountain.
  • Yakushi Shrine situated along the trail on the mountainside.
  • Panoramic views of the Kazuno Basin and Mount Hachimantai from the top.
  • A second-class triangulation point marking the summit area.
  • A connecting trail that leads toward the nearby Mount Kawanage.

When to go

  • Spring for the traditional Ojina-Obana fire festival held on the mountain.

Getting there

  • A hiking trail begins directly from JR Hachimantai Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Mount Gonomiya Open in Google Maps

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