Mount Kawanori

What it is

• A mountain peak standing 1363.3 meters high in the Okutama region of Tokyo.
• The name comes from edible green algae found in the local valley.
• A stone marker was installed at the summit in 2016 to mark the peak.
• The summit area formerly housed a tea house for visitors.

What to see

• The Hyakuhiro Waterfall located along the main hiking route.
• Ruins of the Shishiguchi Hut featuring a recognized spring water source.
• A stone marker located at the highest point of the mountain.
• Natural forest scenery along the Akaguna Ridge trail.

Getting there

• Buses run from Okutama Station to the Kawanori Bridge trailhead.
• The mountain is accessible by foot from Hatonosu Station.
• The Akaguna Ridge trail is reachable from Kori Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.