Mount Wanakura

What it is

• A 2,036-meter mountain located in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture.
• Also known by the alternative name Mount Shiroishi.
• Recognized as one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains.
• A remote peak situated near Mount Kumotori and Mount Kasatori.

What to see

• Larch plantations and bamboo grass covering the long ridge lines.
• Rhododendron communities growing near the prefectural border.
• A summit marker at the peak, though it offers no scenic views.
• Nitta Hut, which is used for forest management and closed to the public.

Getting there

• The main climbing route begins from Shogen Pass in Yamanashi Prefecture.
• A round trip from Shogen Hut takes eight to nine hours.
• Saitama access routes include Futase Ridge, Hirumeshi Ridge, and Senba Ridge.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.