Mount Mikamo

What it is

• A mountain range extending 3.5 kilometers on the edge of the Kanto Plain.
• The southern portion of the mountain is preserved as Mikamo Mountain Park.
• A historic site mentioned in the Man'yoshu, Japan's oldest poetry collection.
• The highest peak, Seiryugatake, reaches an elevation of 229 meters.

What to see

• A colony of Katakuri flowers located on the northern side of the mountain.
• Flower trains that transport visitors from the east, west, and south entrances.
• The southeastern foot where the ancient Tosando road once passed.

Getting there

• The nearest train stations are Iwafune Station and Shizuwa Station.
• A bus stop is available at the Michi-no-Eki Mikamo rest area.
• Drivers can access the area via the Sano-Fujioka Interchange.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.