Mount Higashi-Tokonoo

What it is

• A mountain standing 839.1 meters above sea level on the border of Toyooka and Asago.
• The central peak of the Izushi-Itoi Prefectural Natural Park.
• One of the Kansai 100 Famous Mountains within the Tokonoo mountain range.
• A natural habitat for local wildlife including wild boars and deer.

What to see

• A first-class triangulation point located at the mountain summit.
• Panoramic views of Mount Hyono and Mount Sobu from the peak.
• The Great Katsura of Itoi located along the forest road.
• Three distinct hiking trails leading to the summit.

When to go

• The shortest hiking route to the summit takes approximately 30 minutes.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.