Mount Hiragatake
平ヶ岳
A 2,141-meter peak on the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains list featuring high-altitude marshes and wooden boardwalks near the summit.
What it is
- A 2,141-meter peak located on the border of Uonuma City and Minakami Town
- One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains and part of a Quasi-National Park
- A significant point on Japan's central watershed with high-altitude marshes
- A mountain with no mountain huts or campsites available for visitors
What to see
- High-altitude marshes and ponds located around the summit area
- Wooden boardwalks designed to protect the fragile ponds and vegetation
- Views from the summit where Emperor Naruhito climbed in October 1986
When to go
- October is a notable month for climbing, following the Emperor's historic visit
Getting there
- The main trailhead is accessible from National Route 352
- Private vehicles are restricted on the Nakanomata Forest Road shortcut route
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Hiragatake Open in Google Maps
この施設の関係者の方へ
このページは公開情報をもとに Japan Gems が作成し、訪日外国人向けに英語で掲載しています。 写真や情報の追加・修正を承っています。お店の写真に差し替えることもできます。
このページの情報を更新する
