Mount Kōshin
庚申山
A 1892-meter stratovolcano in Nikko National Park known for its ascetic mountain shrine and rare carnivorous plant species.
What it is
- A 1892-meter stratovolcano located within the Ashio Mountains of Nikko National Park.
- A site for Kōshin faith and traditional ascetic practices.
- The habitat for the Pinguicula ramosa, a designated special natural monument carnivorous plant.
What to see
- Kōshin Shrine located at the summit of the mountain.
- The Kōshinsansō mountain hut used by hikers and pilgrims.
- A forested summit area surrounded by Mount Sukai and Mount Kesamaru.
- Rare carnivorous Pinguicula ramosa plants growing in their natural habitat.
Getting there
- A single hiking trail starts from Ginzandaira in Nikko.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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