Mount Okami

What it is

• A mountain peak reaching 1,250 meters in elevation within Nagano Prefecture.
• The mountain spans the border between Aoki Village and Ueda City.
• A site of local spiritual significance located between two hot spring towns.
• The starting point for the traditional Takenonobori rainmaking festival.

What to see

• Panoramic views of Mount Komayumi and Mount Myoko from the summit.
• A large landslide scar visible on the northwest side of the mountain.
• Mount Megami located three kilometers to the southeast of the peak.
• The eastern foot of the mountain home to Bessho Onsen.
• The western foot of the mountain home to Kutsukake Onsen.

When to go

• Visit around July 15th to witness the Takenonobori rainmaking festival.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.