Mount Jūmai

What it is

• A twin-peak mountain bordering Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures.
• The Shimo-Jūmai peak stands at 1,732 meters while Kami-Jūmai is 1,726 meters.
• Part of the Abe Higashisanryo range within Oku-Oi Prefectural Natural Park.
• Features a vertical traverse route running along the mountain ridge.

What to see

• Views of the Southern Alps from the north side of the Shimo-Jūmai peak.
• Shiroyashio azaleas blooming near Iwatake during the early summer.
• Surrounding peaks including Mount Okomiyama and Mount Hakkore.
• Natural forest landscapes protected within the prefectural park boundaries.

When to go

• Late May to early June to see the azaleas in bloom.
• Avoid the rainy season when leeches are present in the area.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.