Mount Kamikōchi

What it is

• A 2,803-meter mountain bordering Shizuoka City and Iida City.
• Part of the Minami Alps National Park and the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains.
• The source of the tributaries for the Oi River.
• A protected habitat for rock ptarmigans in Siberian dwarf pine zones.

What to see

• A 360-degree view of the surrounding peaks from the summit.
• Alpine plants growing in areas known as Ohanabatake.
• Chausu Hut, which is the closest mountain hut to the peak.
• Designated camping areas for overnight stays on the mountain.

When to go

• Late May is the earliest time snow begins to clear near the summit.
• November marks the beginning of winter mountain conditions at the peak.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.