Mount Yokoyama

What it is

• A 1,132-meter mountain in Nagahama consisting of a west and east peak.
• One of the Kansai 100 Famous Mountains and the source of the Takatoki River.
• A natural site featuring virgin beech forests along its eastern ridge.

What to see

• Panoramic views of Lake Yogo and Lake Biwa from the summit.
• Kyo-no-taki and Gochoshi-no-taki waterfalls located on the southern slope.
• Seasonal blooms of katakuri and wood peony flowers.
• A second-class triangulation point situated on the west peak.

When to go

• The recommended climbing season runs from mid-April to mid-November.
• A mountain opening ceremony takes place on the third Sunday of May.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.