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Omoshiroyama

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面白山

A 1,264-meter mountain on the Yamagata-Miyagi border featuring scenic valleys and a train station located directly between two peaks.

Omoshiroyama
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What it is

  • A mountain standing 1,264 meters tall on the border of Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures.
  • Historically known as Tsurashiroyama, a name associated with lingering snow on the slopes.
  • The area includes the Momijigawa Valley and the southern peak of Minami Omoshiroyama.
  • Home to Snow Park Omoshiroyama, though the ski resort operations are currently suspended.

What to see

  • The natural landscape of the Momijigawa Valley located within the mountain area.
  • Views of the 1,225-meter Minami Omoshiroyama peak to the south.
  • The Senzan Tunnel which runs underground between the two mountain peaks.
  • National Route 48 passing through the Sekiyama Pass to the north.

Getting there

  • Omoshiroyama Kogen Station is located directly between the two mountains.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Omoshiroyama Open in Google Maps

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