Mount Yōrō

What it is

• A 859-meter limestone mountain formerly known as Mount Tagi.
• Part of the Ibi-Sekigahara-Yoro Quasi-National Park area.
• The natural source of the Takidani river and Yoro Falls.
• A peak featuring a first-class triangulation point at the summit.

What to see

• The Yoro Falls located on the mountain slopes.
• A summit area covered in trees with limited views of the surrounding region.
• The Tsuya emergency hut located 1.9 kilometers from the peak.
• Sections of the Tokai Nature Trail passing through the mountain area.

Getting there

• Accessible via the Yoro Railway Yoro Station.
• A four-kilometer hiking trail starts from Yoro Park to the summit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.