Mount Yakurai

What it is

• A 553-meter mountain located within the Funagata Renpo Prefectural Natural Park.
• Known locally as Kami Fuji due to its distinctive shape.
• Recognized as one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Tohoku.
• A recreation area featuring a ski resort and a golf club at its base.

What to see

• A 1.5 kilometer hiking trail leading to the mountain summit.
• A staircase consisting of 706 steps during the ascent.
• Approximately 300 Somei Yoshino cherry trees planted in the area.
• Panoramic views from the peak after a 40 to 45 minute climb.
• The nearby Yakurai Yakushi-no-Yu hot spring facility.

Getting there

• Located a 25-minute drive from Nishifurukawa Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.