Mount Ōgasa

What it is

• A 1,822-meter mountain on the border of Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures.
• Part of the Ryohaku Mountains within the Hakusan National Park boundary.
• One of the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains named for its resemblance to a woven hat.
• A peak composed of acidic igneous rock featuring a first-class triangulation point.

What to see

• An unmanned mountain refuge hut located near the summit.
• Ogasa Pond situated 500 meters west of the mountain peak.
• The Sakai River Dam located at the headwaters of the mountain.
• Alpine scenery and views from the high-altitude summit area.

When to go

• The annual mountain opening ceremony held on June 1st.

Getting there

• The trailhead is accessible from the Gokayama Interchange.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.