Mount Iwabitsu
岩櫃山
A dramatic 802-meter peak in Gunma featuring volcanic rock walls and the historic ruins of a Sanada clan castle.
What it is
- A volcanic mountain formed six million years ago reaching an elevation of 802.6 meters
- Site of a Sengoku period castle historically associated with the famous Sanada clan
- One of the 100 mountains of Gunma featuring a 200-meter high southern rock wall
- The filming location for the opening sequence of the historical drama Sanada Maru
What to see
- The Senryuin ruins which mark the site of the former Furuyagoten palace
- Hiking trails equipped with chains and ladders for navigating the steep terrain
- Remnants of Iwabitsu Castle located on the eastern slope of the mountain
When to go
- The annual Autumn Leaves Festival held every year on November 3rd
Getting there
- The mountain is a 40-minute walk from JR Gohara Station
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Iwabitsu Open in Google Maps
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