Mount Irazu
不入山
A 1,336-meter peak in Kochi featuring the Shimanto River source and a massive ancient cypress tree near the summit.
What it is
- A 1,336-meter mountain in Tsuno Town recognized as one of the Shikoku 100 Famous Mountains.
- The primary source of the Shimanto River with a dedicated monument on the eastern slope.
- A protected forest area since the Edo period featuring Jurassic accretionary complex geology.
- A hiking destination with two main climbing routes established on the eastern side.
What to see
- The Tarobo Hinoki, a giant natural cypress tree standing near the mountain summit.
- A first-class triangulation point located at the highest point of the peak.
- Diverse vegetation including Japanese umbrella pine, fir trees, and wild rhododendrons.
- Geological formations consisting of sandstone, chert, and melange facies bodies.
- A stone monument marking the official start of the Shimanto River.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Irazu Open in Google Maps
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