Mount Hayachine
早池峰山
The highest peak in the Kitakami Mountains, offering unique alpine flora and ancient spiritual traditions in a designated national park.
What it is
- The highest peak of the Kitakami Mountains reaching 1917 meters high
- A designated Special Natural Monument of Japan composed of serpentine rock
- One of the three sacred Tono Sanzan mountains
- A spiritual site featuring Hayachine Shrine at both the summit and base
What to see
- The only natural growth of Picea glehnii trees on Honshu island
- Hayachine Shrine buildings located at the mountain summit and foot
- Unique alpine plants thriving on the peridotite and serpentine terrain
- Traditional Hayachine Kagura folk dances associated with the mountain
When to go
- Private car access is restricted on weekends from June to August
- The Kawarabou climbing route has remained closed since May 2016
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Hayachine Open in Google Maps
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