Mount Omine

What it is

• A mountain peak located within the Shirakami Sanchi range in Fukaura Town.
• The eastern area of the mountain serves as a World Heritage buffer zone.
• The site was documented by travel writer Sugae Masumi in 1796.
• A summit marker stands at an elevation of 1020 meters.

What to see

• A summit marker located at the 1020-meter peak.
• Views of Komine Peak situated to the west of the mountain.
• A steep rope section located on the southern slope.
• A long mountain ridge extending across the northern side.

Getting there

• Access the peak via the Juniko climbing route of Mount Shirakami.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.