Mount Kongōdō

What it is

• A 1,650-meter mountain listed as one of Japan's 200 Famous Mountains.
• The mountain is dedicated to the deity Kongo Zao Gongen.
• Legend says the ascetic En no Gyoja opened the mountain.
• It is part of the Shiraki Mizunashi Prefectural Natural Park.

What to see

• Three distinct peaks named Mae-Kongodo, Naka-Kongodo, and Oku-Kongodo.
• A first-class triangulation point located on the Mae-Kongodo summit.
• Wind-exposed grasslands featuring various alpine plants near the top.
• A stone monument inscribed with a poem by the 10th Toyama domain lord.
• Panoramic views of the Hida and Ryohaku mountain ranges from the summit.

Getting there

• Access the mountain via the Tochitani trailhead.
• The Ryuguchi trailhead provides a path to the summit.
• Hiking trails are available starting from the Nishinosetodani entrance.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.