Mount Ichifusa

What it is

• A 1,720.8-meter mountain located within the southern Kyushu Mountains range.
• The peak area consists of exposed granite formations.
• The environment supports over 8,000 different plant species due to high annual rainfall.
• The mountain spans the borders of Mizukami, Shiiba, and Nishimera villages.

What to see

• Exposed granite rock formations at the mountain summit.
• Akebono azaleas blooming across the landscape in late spring.
• Vibrant autumn foliage covering the slopes during the fall season.
• Diverse botanical life including thousands of native plant species.

When to go

• Late April to early May to see the Akebono azaleas in bloom.
• Mid-October for the peak of the autumn leaf colors.

Getting there

• Buses run from Yunomae Station directly to the mountain trailhead.
• The ascent from the Mizukami side requires nearly four hours of hiking.
• The mountain is 38 kilometers away from the Hitoyoshi Kuma Interchange.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.