Mount Karō
鹿狼山
A 429-meter peak in the Abukuma Highlands offering Pacific Ocean views and a summit shrine on the Fukushima-Miyagi border.
What it is
- A 429.3-meter mountain spanning the border of Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures.
- Part of the Abukuma Highlands and one of the 100 Mountains of Fukushima.
- Home to the Karo Shrine located at the summit.
- Selected as one of the 100 Green Landscapes of Fukushima.
What to see
- Panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from the mountain heights.
- The Karo Shrine situated at the peak of the mountain.
- The Ukon Shimizu spring, a designated famous water source nearby.
- Six main trailheads available for climbing to the summit.
When to go
- New Year's Day for the annual mountain opening ceremony.
- Avoid the Mayumi Shimizu course which is currently closed due to typhoon damage.
Getting there
- A 15-minute drive from Shinchi Station to reach the area.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Karō Open in Google Maps
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