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Mount Nametoko

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ナメトコ山

A 860-meter peak in the Ou Mountains famous for its inclusion in the literary works of Kenji Miyazawa.

Mount Nametoko
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What it is

  • A mountain standing 860 meters above sea level in the Ou Mountain Range.
  • A geographical feature located on the border of Hanamaki and Shizukuishi.
  • A site featured in the literature of famous Japanese author Kenji Miyazawa.
  • A peak officially added to topographical maps in 1996 after historical verification.

What to see

  • An acrylic location sign identifying the ridge at Makudate Bridge.
  • Views of the landscape upstream of the Toyosawa River.
  • The mountain ridge as depicted on the Sugakurayama topographical map.

Getting there

  • Access the mountain area via the Kitanomata Forest Road.
  • Find the identification sign located at Makudate Bridge on Route 12.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Mount Nametoko Open in Google Maps

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