Mount Nyuto

What it is

• A mountain spanning the border of Akita and Iwate Prefectures.
• Part of the protected Towada-Hachimantai National Park landscape.
• Known as Eboshidake to residents on the Iwate Prefecture side.
• A destination for hikers and rock climbers visiting the region.

What to see

• A steep cliff face located on the eastern side of the summit.
• Views overlooking the source of the Kakkonda River.
• Tashirotai Marshland situated a short distance below the mountain peak.
• The unmanned Tashirotai Mountain Villa located near the hiking trail.

Getting there

• The shortest climbing route begins at Kuroyu Onsen.
• A hike from Kuroyu Onsen to the summit takes approximately two hours.
• Alternative trailheads are located at Magoroku Onsen and Takinoue Onsen.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.