Mount Kaya

What it is

• One of Japan's 200 Famous Mountains reaching an elevation of 1,704 meters.
• An andesite volcano that was active approximately 200,000 years ago.
• The site where famous mountain author Kyuya Fukada died in 1971.
• A peak nicknamed Nise-Yatsu due to its physical appearance.

What to see

• Fukada Memorial Park located at the foot of the mountain.
• Irrigation canals constructed during the Edo period at the mountain base.
• Views of adjacent peaks including Mount Kanagatake and Mount Magaritake.
• Historic sites of ancient government pastures established at the base.

When to go

• The Fukada Festival is held annually in April.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.