Mount Shirakami

What it is

• A 1,235-meter mountain located within the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage site in Aomori Prefecture.
• One of Japan's 200 Noted Mountains appearing in maps as early as 1645.
• A site featuring a first-class triangulation point at 1,231.9 meters.
• A location traditionally climbed by local residents for spiritual purposes.

What to see

• A shrine dedicated to Shirakami Daigongen standing near the mountain peak.
• A mountain hut and toilet facility rebuilt in 2019 through crowdfunding.
• A natural water source located approximately 50 meters below the summit.
• Expansive views from the peak across the protected beech forest region.

When to go

• August 1st is the traditional date for local residents to climb the mountain.

Getting there

• The Mateyama climbing route begins near the Shirakami-dake Tozanguchi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.