Mount Tengu

What it is

• A mountain standing at an elevation of 957.6 meters in Fukaura Town.
• The southern area belongs to the Shirakami Sanchi World Heritage core zone.
• The mountain trail was established by the Aomori prefectural government in 1994.
• The region serves as a natural habitat for bears, monkeys, and serows.

What to see

• A steep landslide area known as Nozu no Akatakure along the trail.
• A collapsed slope section where climbers must navigate using ropes.
• Summit views overlooking the headwaters of the Oirase and Akaishi Rivers.
• Panoramic views of the Sea of Japan and the Oga Peninsula from the peak.

Getting there

• The trailhead is located at Tengu Pass on the Shirakami Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.