Mount Tarō

What it is

• A 2,373-meter mountain peak located within the Chubu Sangaku National Park.
• Part of the Tateyama Mountain Range in southeastern Toyama City.
• A natural watershed for the Joganji and Kurobe rivers.
• The mountain is composed of sandstone and conglomerate from the Tetori Group.

What to see

• A third-class triangulation point located at the summit.
• The Tarobeidaira erosion surface on the northern side of the mountain.
• The Taro-daira Hut situated 300 meters east-northeast of the summit.
• Views of the surrounding Tateyama Mountain Range from the peak.

When to go

• Visit during the climbing season when buses are operational.

Getting there

• Buses run from Toyama Station to the Oritate trailhead during climbing season.
• The Oritate trailhead serves as the major starting point for the climb.
• The peak is located 18 kilometers southeast of Arimineguchi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.