Mount Kirara

What it is

• A mountain standing 888.1 meters tall within the Suzuka Quasi-National Park.
• The name originates from biotite mica produced in the local valleys.
• The terrain consists of sandstone, chert, and limestone formations.
• The southeastern foothills are utilized for local tea plantations.

What to see

• A paragliding launch site located on the second peak.
• A third-class triangulation point marking the summit area.
• The Miyazuma Gorge Campground situated at the base of the mountain.
• Rare Inamori-sou flowers which were first discovered on the northern slope.

Getting there

• The summit is located 2.7 kilometers from Yunoyama-Onsen Station.
• Multiple hiking trails lead to the summit from various directions.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.