Mount Shakushi

What it is

• A mountain standing at 1,597.6 meters within the Doshi mountain range
• One of the Yamanashi 100 Famous Mountains located north of Lake Yamanaka
• A peak bordering Fujiyoshida City, Tsuru City, and Oshino Village
• The name is derived from a local word meaning landslide

What to see

• A clear view of Mount Fuji from the summit
• The western climbing route passing through Fudo-no-yu
• The trail from Toriichi Pass crossing over Mount Takaza
• The southeastern route passing through the peak of Konogami

Getting there

• Parking spaces are available at Toriichi Pass for those arriving by car

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.