Mount Soma

What it is

• A 492-meter peak in the Nanjo mountain range also known as Shiroyama.
• The site of Soma Castle which was built during the Kamakura period.
• A hiking destination featuring four different climbing routes to the summit.
• A recreational area with a campground located at the foot of the mountain.

What to see

• The summit ruins where Soma Castle once stood.
• A specific site on the mountain known as Himeana.
• The Uchigakeiwa rock formation located along the trails.
• Panoramic views from the peak after a ninety-minute ascent.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.