Mount Shakujō (Yamizo Mountains)

What it is

• A mountain standing 511.5 meters above sea level in the Washiko range.
• The site of Mount Shakujō Komagata Shrine located at the summit.
• A peak spanning the border of Ibaraki and Tochigi prefectures.
• The location of a forest restoration project that began in 1997.

What to see

• Mount Fuji is visible from the peak during the winter season.
• An observation hut and restroom facilities located at the summit.
• Areas affected by forest fires that occurred in 2001 and 2004.
• Panoramic views from the border of Hitachiomiya, Daigo, and Nakagawa.

When to go

• Winter provides the best visibility for seeing Mount Fuji from the peak.

Getting there

• Accessible by vehicle via a forest road leading to the summit area.
• Reached via National Route 293 to the hiking trail entrance.
• A parking lot marks the starting point for visitors on foot.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.