Nakanodake

What it is

• The highest peak of the Echigo Sanzan mountains at an elevation of 2,085 meters
• One of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains located in Minamiuonuma and Uonuma
• A mountain bordered by the Mizunashi and Kuromata rivers near the Tone River headwaters

What to see

• A gentle circular summit with views of Mount Mitsuki to the west
• Snow valleys that remain visible on the mountain slopes even during midsummer
• A mountain shelter located just north of the summit for hikers
• A hiking trail connecting the summit to Jujikyo via Mount Hinata
• The steep trail toward Mount Hakkai featuring a dramatic 800-meter drop

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.