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Mount Iiji

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飯士山

A 1,111-meter stratovolcano known as Ueda Fuji, offering panoramic mountain views and hosting popular ski resorts on its slopes.

Mount Iiji
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What it is

  • A Quaternary stratovolcano active between 200,000 and 500,000 years ago.
  • The mountain features large lava domes at the peak and Shigura Mountain.
  • A grain deity is enshrined at the summit of the 1,111-meter peak.
  • The peak is locally referred to as Ueda Fuji due to its shape.

What to see

  • A 360-degree view of the Echigo Mountains from the summit.
  • Maiko Snow Resort located on the northern slope of the mountain.
  • Iwappara Ski Resort situated on the southern slope.
  • Azaleas and Tamushiba flowers blooming near the summit.

When to go

  • Early May to see the blooming azaleas and Tamushiba near the peak.

Getting there

  • The nearest train access is Iwappara-Skiing-Ground Station.
  • Hiking from the Iwappara Ski Resort trailhead takes approximately 2.5 hours.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Mount Iiji Open in Google Maps

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