Mount Tsurugi
剱岳
A 2,999-meter peak in Toyama featuring rare glaciers and challenging rock ridges for experienced mountain climbers.
What it is
- A 2,999-meter peak located within the Chubu Sangaku National Park.
- One of the few mountains in Japan that contains existing glaciers.
- A sacred object of the Tateyama Shugen faith designated as a Famous Mountain.
- A geological formation consisting of diorite, gabbro, and diabase rocks.
What to see
- Chains and ladders installed on steep rock ridges along the main climbing route.
- Active glaciers located on the slopes of the Tateyama Range.
- A copper shakujo head found at the summit which is a Cultural Property.
When to go
- Climbers must submit a registration form between December and May.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Tsurugi Open in Google Maps
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