Mount Tachioka

What it is

• A 1,295-meter lava dome located within the Kurofuji volcanic group.
• One of the Yamanashi 100 Famous Mountains in the southern Okuchichibu range.
• A site named after a legend involving the ancient Prince Yamato Takeru.
• A historical peak also recorded in texts under the name Takeokayama.

What to see

• Panoramic views of Mount Fuji and the Southern Alps from the summit.
• The Hasami-iwa rock formation located on the western side of the mountain.
• A stone shrine situated on the southern cliff face.
• A steep southern rock face frequently used for rock climbing.

Getting there

• A hiking trail to the summit starts from the Kusakazawa district.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.