Mount Iwatakeishi

What it is

• A 793-meter mountain peak located on the border of Ome and Okutama.
• Part of the Takamizu Sanzan mountains alongside Mount Takamizu and Mount Sotake.
• A natural landmark situated along the Tama River and Ikawa River basin.
• Neighbors other regional peaks including Mount Bounoore and Mount Kuroyama.

What to see

• The Masugataki waterfall located on the side of the mountain.
• Views from the summit overlooking the Okutama mountain area.
• The surrounding landscape of the Takamizu Sanzan mountain range.

Getting there

• Access the mountain trails via Ikusabata Station.
• Railway access is available through nearby Sawai Station.
• Mitake Station serves as another entry point for visitors.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.