Mount Hachimori
鉢盛山
A 2,447-meter peak on the Matsumoto-Kiso border offering Northern Alps views and serving as the Kiso River source.
What it is
- A 2,447-meter mountain located on the border of Matsumoto and Kiso.
- The geographical source of the Kiso River.
- One of the peaks listed among Japan's 300 Famous Mountains.
- A site where rainmaking rituals were performed until 1949.
What to see
- Expansive views of the Northern Alps from the summit.
- Natural forests consisting of coniferous fir and spruce trees.
- A first-class triangulation point and a radio wave reflector at the peak.
- A prefabricated mountain hut located near the summit.
Getting there
- Shiojiri Station is the nearest train station to the mountain.
- Climbing from Kiso Village requires obtaining a forest road permit.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Hachimori Open in Google Maps
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