Mount Mikuni

What it is

• A 1,644-meter peak belonging to the Iide mountain range.
• The highest mountain in Japan to carry the name Mikuni.
• A geographical point marking the borders of three former provinces.
• A site where a narrow strip of Fukushima territory extends along the ridge.

What to see

• The Mikuni-goya mountain hut located directly at the summit.
• Challenging trail sections featuring chains near the summit area.
• A hiking trail connecting the peak to Mount Iboiva.
• Views spanning across Yamagata, Fukushima, and Niigata prefectures.

Getting there

• Start the hike from the Kawairi campground base point.
• Follow the main approach route starting from the Ozawa hut site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.