Mount Saburyu

What it is

• A 2,191-meter mountain located within the Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park.
• The highest point in both Sakae Village and Yuzawa Town.
• One of the 200 Remarkable Mountains of Japan.
• A peak named after the Saburyu River, formerly known as Nishizawadake.

What to see

• A second-class triangulation point located at the mountain summit.
• Panoramic views from the border of Nagano and Niigata Prefectures.
• A ridge trail connecting the peak to nearby Mount Naeba.
• Rugged terrain including the Hinomata River and Warusa Peak.

Getting there

• A common climbing route begins at the Kiriake Onsen trailhead.
• The trail to the summit passes through the Hinomata River area.
• Access from Mount Shirasuna is possible but difficult due to thick brush.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.