Nanakura Yama

What it is

• A mountain range in Noshiro consisting of seven distinct peaks.
• Home to natural Akita cedar forests protected since the Edo period.
• Site of buried ruins dating back to the early Heian period.
• Nanakura Shrine stands at the foot of these mountains.

What to see

• A traditional lion head carving located in a cave on the eastern slope.
• The highest peak, Gongenza, which offers views from its summit.
• A pine tree-lined path marking the former route of the Ushu Kaido.
• An observatory located at the Minoza peak for panoramic views.
• Multiple hiking trails that traverse the various peaks and forests.
• The confluence of the Ani, Fujikoto, and Yoneshiro rivers nearby.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.