Mount Moya

What it is

• A mountain standing at an elevation of 276 meters also known as Menagatayama.
• The site of Ezo-yakata ruins located at the foot of the mountain.
• A destination for annual climbing trips by local elementary school students.
• A peak mentioned in the lyrics of the Mizusawa Elementary School song.

What to see

• Remains of Chinese ceramics and stone-paved floors within the Ezo-yakata ruins.
• A shrine dedicated to Mount Taihei located at the summit.
• A triangulation point situated in the grassland at the top.
• Views of Mount Yakushi situated immediately to the north.
• A rest facility with toilets located at 100 meters elevation.

When to go

• The summit is reachable in approximately 20 minutes from the trailhead.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.