Mount Tekari
光岳
The southernmost peak in Japan over 2,500 meters, famous for its rare alpine flora and limestone rock formations.
What it is
- A 2,592-meter peak located in the southern Akaishi Mountains within Minami Alps National Park.
- The southernmost mountain in Japan that exceeds an elevation of 2,500 meters.
- One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains and the source of the Oi and Tenryu rivers.
- The world's southernmost natural habitat for the Siberian dwarf pine and rock ptarmigan.
What to see
- A limestone crag known as Tekari-iwa located southwest of the summit.
- The Tekari Hut mountain lodge situated just east of the peak.
- A forested summit area that offers limited views of the surrounding landscape.
- Rare alpine wildlife including the rock ptarmigan in its southernmost habitat.
Getting there
- Access the mountain via the Iroudo trailhead located in Nagano Prefecture.
- Reach the climbing routes from the Sumatakyo area in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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