Mount Nishiazuma

What it is

• The highest peak in the Azuma mountain range at 2,035 meters elevation.
• A stratovolcano located on the border of Yamagata and Fukushima prefectures.
• Part of the Bandai-Asahi National Park featuring subalpine coniferous forests.
• A historical site for Shugendo mountain asceticism practitioners.

What to see

• A volcanic crater located at the summit of the mountain.
• Azuma Shrine situated at the Tengu Iwa rock formation north of the summit.
• Dense subalpine coniferous forests covering the slopes above 1,400 meters.
• The unmanned Nishiazuma Hut which provides shelter for up to 40 people.

Getting there

• Access the mountain via a gondola lift from the Grandeco Snow Resort.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.