Mount Kumakura

What it is

• A mountain peak standing at 1,426.5 meters in the Okuchichibu mountain range.
• A destination for experienced hikers with an elevation gain of approximately 1,100 meters.
• A site known for a high frequency of distress calls and mountain accidents.
• Part of a ridge system extending from the Nagasawa Ridge in Saitama Prefecture.

What to see

• The mountain summit located on a ridge near Toritani Mountain.
• A hiking route that follows a natural stream along the Hino path.
• The Toritani evacuation hut located in the surrounding mountain area.
• Views from the ridge along the Shiroyama climbing route.

Getting there

• Access the trailheads from Bushu-Hino Station or Shiroku Station.
• The Hino route takes three hours of walking from the station area.
• The Shiroyama ridge route requires a two-hour hike to reach the top.
• The Shiroku forest road route involves a two and a half hour ascent.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.