Ogawayama

What it is

• A 2,418-meter mountain located on the border of Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures.
• Part of the Okuchichibu Mountains consisting primarily of granite bedrock.
• A premier destination for free climbing nicknamed the Yosemite of Japan.
• A peak situated adjacent to Mount Mizugaki and Mount Kinpu.

What to see

• Extensive granite rock formations suitable for various climbing routes.
• White birch and larch forests growing around the base of the mountain.
• A forested summit that offers a secluded atmosphere without an open view.
• Nearby facilities including the Mawarimedaira Campground and Kinposanso lodging.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.