Mount Hangetsu

What it is

• A mountain peak located in the Ashio Mountains of Nikko City
• The summit features a third-class triangulation point for geographical measurement
• Hangetsu Pass opened in 1920 to connect the Nikko and Ashio areas

What to see

• A wooden observation deck located two hundred meters west of the summit
• Panoramic views of Mount Nantai and the waters of Lake Chuzenji
• Broadleaf forests consisting of native maple and beech trees
• Local wildlife including wild monkeys and deer inhabiting the slopes

When to go

• The best period for climbing is between May and November
• Access is restricted during the winter when the skyline road closes

Getting there

• Tobu Bus Nikko operates a seasonal bus route directly to the mountain
• The Chuzenji Lake Skyline road provides vehicle access to the trailhead

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.