Mount Ōchō

What it is

• A 1,671-meter peak located on the border of Fukui and Ishikawa prefectures.
• The highest mountain on the Kaetsu border within the Ryohaku Mountains.
• Part of the Hakusan National Park and the Dinosaur Valley Fukui Katsuyama Geopark.
• The source of the Takinami River originating from its mountain range.

What to see

• High-altitude wetlands and ponds located on the northeastern slopes.
• Summit views featuring open grasslands and low shrubs.
• Rare plant species including the Skimmia japonica var. intermedia.
• A mountain trail connecting the peak to nearby Mount Toritate.

Getting there

• Access to the climbing route is provided via the Obara Forest Road.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.