Mount Zaru
笊ヶ岳
A 2,629-meter peak in the Akaishi Mountains offering a challenging wilderness climb for experienced hikers seeking solitude.
What it is
- A 2,629-meter mountain spanning the border of Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures.
- One of Japan's 200 Famous Mountains located within the Southern Alps range.
- A rugged peak featuring two distinct summits known as Ozaru and Kozaru.
- A remote destination first officially climbed by Seitaro Nakamura in 1911.
What to see
- Views of the surrounding high peaks including Mount Akaishi and Mount Hijiri.
- Rivers originating from the mountain slopes that flow toward the Pacific Ocean.
- The twin peaks of Ozaru and Kozaru at the mountain summit.
- Unspoiled wilderness areas with no mountain huts or developed facilities.
Getting there
- Access the mountain through trailheads located at Oidaira, Sawarajima, or Nikengoya.
- Expect a nine-hour ascent when starting the climb from the Oidaira trailhead.
- Prepare for a level D difficulty rating as designated by local prefectural authorities.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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