Mount Usuki

What it is

• A mountain standing 842.1 meters above sea level on the border of Hinohara and Akiruno.
• One of the Tokura Three Mountains and included in the Tama 100 Mountains list.
• Home to Usuki Shrine, which enshrines deities of agriculture and sericulture.
• A segment of the Hasegawa Tsuneo Cup mountain race course.

What to see

• Usuki Shrine located on the western peak of the mountain.
• Panoramic views of Mount Fuji and the Tokyo Skytree from the summit.
• Natural forest trails connecting the peaks of the Tokura Three Mountains.

Getting there

• Take a bus from Musashi-Itsukaichi Station to the Motogo bus stop.
• The hike from the Motogo trailhead to the summit takes ninety minutes.
• Alternative trailheads are available at Tokura, Jurigi, and Nadako.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.