Mount Shinnyū

What it is

• A mountain peak standing 1,152.5 meters tall in Akiota Town.
• Part of the Nishi-Chugoku Sanchi Quasi-National Park landscape.
• Historically utilized as a grazing pasture for local livestock.
• A recreational area featuring a campground, tennis courts, and a ski resort.

What to see

• Panoramic views of Mount Garyu and Lake Hijiri from the summit.
• The Kuraza Highlands located at the base of the mountain.
• Sandankyo Gorge situated at the southern foot of the peak.
• Three main hiking routes starting from southern, western, and eastern trailheads.

When to go

• April for the annual controlled burning of the mountain grasslands.

Getting there

• Accessible via the Togouchi Interchange on the Chugoku Expressway.
• Ten minute walk from the Ikoinomura-iriguchi bus stop to the trailhead.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.