Mount Ryu

What it is

• A 1,485-meter mountain located at the northern end of the Tenshi Mountains.
• A designated member of the 100 Famous Mountains of Yamanashi.
• Part of the protected Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park area.
• A summit bordering the towns of Minobu, Fujikawaguchiko, and Fujinomiya.

What to see

• Expansive bamboo grass fields covering the mountain summit.
• A stone Buddha statue enshrined on the eastern side of the mountain.
• A flat summit area equipped with tables and benches for hikers.
• The Tokai Nature Trail passing through the southern and eastern slopes.

When to go

• Winter months to witness the Diamond Fuji alignment from the summit.

Getting there

• Accessible via the hiking trail starting at the Motosuko Campground.
• Located three kilometers southwest of the Motosuko bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.