Mount Sarugabanba

What it is

• The highest peak in the Hida Highlands standing at 1,875 meters tall.
• A featured peak on the list of 300 Famous Japanese Mountains.
• Part of the Amo Prefectural Natural Park located east of Shirakawa-go.
• A mountain containing a third-class triangulation point northwest of the summit.

What to see

• A summit area densely covered with Maries' fir trees.
• Mount Kiun which serves as a front peak to the main summit.
• Views of the surrounding Gifu Prefecture landscape from the high elevation.

When to go

• Visit during the spring season for snow climbing and backcountry skiing.

Getting there

• Start the climbing route next to Myozenji Temple in the village of Ogimachi.
• The peak is located 5.3 kilometers southeast of the Shirakawa-go Interchange.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.