Nanatsumori

What it is

• A collective group of seven Neogene volcanoes formed approximately 2.5 million years ago.
• The highest peak is Sasakurayama which stands at 507 meters above sea level.
• Legend says the mountains were created by the mythical figure Asahina Saburo.
• The area served as a deer hunting ground for the daimyo Date Masamune.

What to see

• The Nanatsumori Nature Trail provides a maintained route through the mountain range.
• Seven individual mountain shrines dedicated to Yakushi are located across the peaks.
• Geological laccolith formations composed of old andesite rock are visible throughout the area.
• Climbers who complete all seven peaks can receive an official climbing record certificate.

When to go

• The Omori Yakushi Nyorai Festival takes place annually on May 8.
• Visitors can attempt the Seven Yakushi Gake shrine pilgrimage in a single day.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.