Mount Ōgi

What it is

• An extinct volcano standing on the border of Tottori and Hyogo prefectures.
• Part of the Hyonosen-Ushironoyama-Nagisan Quasi-National Park system.
• A natural habitat for rare species including Asian black bears and golden eagles.
• A popular destination for backcountry skiing and mountain hiking.

What to see

• Panoramic views of the Sea of Japan and Mount Daisen from the summit.
• A wooden two-story mountain hut located at the peak.
• The Amedaki Falls and the nearby Sugano Marsh area.
• A spindle-shaped volcanic bomb designated as a natural monument.
• A second-class triangulation point marking the 1,309.9-meter elevation.

Getting there

• The Kawai-dani Plateau serves as a major access point for hikers.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.