Mount Inamura

What it is

• A 1,726.1-meter mountain peak located within the Yoshino-Kumano National Park.
• Part of the Omine Mountain Range and also known as Nyoin Omine.
• A site officially opened to female climbers in 1960.
• The summit area consists of two distinct peaks named Mount Dainichi and Mount Inamura.

What to see

• A steel observation deck built on the summit for panoramic views.
• A shrine dedicated to Dainichi Nyorai located on Mount Dainichi.
• The Inamura-goya mountain hut which provides shelter for hikers.
• Vibrant rhododendrons blooming near the summit area.

When to go

• Late May to early June to see the rhododendrons in bloom.
• Late April to late November when the mountain hut is operational.

Getting there

• The trailhead is located near the Dorogawa Eco Museum Center.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.