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Mount Mikabo

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御荷鉾山

A dual-peak mountain featuring high-altitude grasslands, diverse wildlife, and a distinctive giant character carved into the western slope.

Mount Mikabo
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What it is

  • A mountain consisting of two peaks known as West Mikabo and East Mikabo.
  • The western peak reaches an elevation of 1,287 meters above sea level.
  • The terrain is primarily composed of Mesozoic Jurassic green schist rock formations.
  • The area serves as a natural habitat for bears, deer, and wild boars.

What to see

  • A large character meaning big is cut into the side of the West peak.
  • A monument of a large halberd stands at the start of the trail.
  • Daylilies and irises grow in the grassland near the West Mikabo summit.
  • Cedar trees and deciduous broad-leaved forests surrounding the upper elevations.

When to go

  • The Mikabo Super Forest Road is closed to traffic during the winter season.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Mount Mikabo Open in Google Maps

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