Mount Shiratori
白鳥山
A 1287-meter peak marking the northern end of the Ushiro-Tateyama Range, famous as the setting for the Noh play Yamanba.
What it is
- A mountain standing 1287 meters high on the border of Itoigawa City and Asahi Town.
- The northernmost point of the Ushiro-Tateyama Mountain Range.
- A location on the Tsugami Shindo trail associated with the Noh play Yamanba.
What to see
- A two-story unmanned mountain hut rebuilt at the summit in 1998.
- A third-class triangulation point marking the highest peak.
- The Shikiwari water source located in the area near the summit.
- The Kintokizaka steep climb starting from the Sakata Pass trailhead.
- Outdoor toilets installed for public use at the summit since 2008.
When to go
- The annual mountain opening ceremony takes place in late May.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Shiratori Open in Google Maps
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