Mount Kubiki-koma

What it is

• A mountain standing 1487.4 meters tall in Itoigawa City.
• Part of the Hakuba Sanroku Prefectural Natural Park.
• A destination featuring the Umiya Highlands on its eastern side at 732 meters altitude.

What to see

• Large icicles reaching over 100 meters long during the winter season.
• Views of nearby peaks including Mount Nokogiri, Mount Amakazari, and Mount Myojo.
• The active volcano Niigata Yakeyama located in the surrounding vicinity.
• Hiking trails passing through the Umiya Highlands and Umiya Sankyo Park.

When to go

• Winter to see the formation of massive icicles over 100 meters long.

Getting there

• The Saikai climbing route begins at Umiya Sankyo Park.
• The Nechi climbing route starts from the Daigando district.
• A connecting trail allows access from the neighboring Mount Amakazari.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.