Mount Hakkai

What it is

• A group of rocky peaks located in Minamiuonuma City.
• One of the Three Mountains of Echigo and Japan's 200 Famous Mountains.
• The highest peak is Nyudodake reaching 1,778 meters above sea level.
• The namesake for a well-known brand of Japanese sake.

What to see

• The Eight Peaks area located between Senbon-hinoki Hut and Dainichidake.
• Steep rocky peaks and vertical chain sections along the summit route.
• A horse shape called Takakiuma formed by melting snow.
• The Osaki route which connects to the ropeway summit station.

When to go

• Visit around May to see the horse-shaped snow pattern on the slopes.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.