Mount Kurosawa

What it is

• A mountain peak standing at an elevation of 2123 meters.
• Located within the southern range of the Japanese South Alps.
• Characterized by its extensive and dense bamboo grass thickets.
• Surrounded by nearby peaks including Mount Kurobushidake and Mount Marubondake.

What to see

• Views of nearby Mount Fudodake and Mount Tekari from the summit area.
• Dense bamboo grass covering the slopes of the mountain.
• The Narashiro Forest Road which consists of seven kilometers of unpaved dirt.
• Connecting ridges leading toward Mount Nakanoone and Mount Yahazu.

Getting there

• Start the standard route from the Narashiro Forest Road gate.
• Hike six and a half kilometers from the gate to reach the summit.
• Access is restricted at Kurosawa Bridge as it is officially closed to traffic.
• Follow the northern route connecting from Mount Nakanoone via Mount Kuro.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.