Mount Iwaki
岩木山
A 1,625-meter volcano known as Tsugaru Fuji, offering a three-peak summit and a historic shrine in a National Park.
What it is
- The highest volcanic peak in Aomori Prefecture at 1,625 meters tall.
- A designated National Park of Japan commonly referred to as Tsugaru Fuji.
- A mountain composed primarily of andesite rock with three distinct summit peaks.
- The site of Mount Iwaki Shrine which stands at both the base and the summit.
What to see
- Three separate peaks at the summit named Iwaki, Ganju, and Chokai.
- The endemic Primula modesta var. matsumurae flower growing on the slopes.
- A first-class triangulation point located at the very top of the mountain.
- The historic buildings of the shrine located at the base and the peak.
When to go
- Visit during the Oyama Sankei festival, a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Iwaki Open in Google Maps
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