Mount Moriyoshi
森吉山
A 1,454-meter volcano and wildlife protection area famous for alpine flowers, ancient shrines, and winter frost-covered trees.
What it is
- A 1,454-meter-high volcano also known as Mukaidake or Akitayama.
- One of Japan's 100 Famous Flower Mountains and a designated Wildlife Protection Area.
- A Prefectural Natural Park featuring extensive beech forests and rare bird species.
- Home to Moriyoshi Shrine which was established in the year 807.
What to see
- Frost-covered trees that appear across the landscape during the winter months.
- A large rock called Kanmuri-iwa that serves as the deity for the shrine.
- Rare wildlife including the black woodpecker and the golden eagle.
- Two mountain huts available for hikers exploring the volcanic terrain.
When to go
- Visit from early January to early March to see the frost-covered trees.
Getting there
- Shared taxis provide transportation from Takanosu Station and Odate-Noshiro Airport.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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