Mount Kamafuse

What it is

• The highest peak of the Osoreyama Mountains standing at 878.2 meters.
• A strategic site hosting a Japan Air Self-Defense Force radar station.
• A hub for television and FM radio relay stations for the region.
• Part of the Ominato Sub-Base area under the Ministry of Defense.

What to see

• An observatory at the summit overlooking the waters of Mutsu Bay.
• The Light Swallowtail Butterfly night view created by the city lights below.
• Hiking trails that lead up the mountain from the local ski resort.
• Digital broadcasting equipment and infrastructure installed across the peak.

Getting there

• Access the mountain by driving along Aomori Prefectural Road 4.
• Reach the summit via a private road managed by the Ministry of Defense.
• Start hiking routes from the base at the Kamafuseyama Ski Resort.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.