Mount Shichimen

What it is

• A sacred mountain standing at 1,989 meters in the Minami-koma District of Yamanashi.
• One of Japan's 200 Famous Mountains enshrining the deity Shichimen Daimyojin.
• A religious site opened by Nichiro, who was a disciple of the monk Nichiren.
• The summit area serves as a mountain enclave belonging to Minobu Town.

What to see

• Keishin-in temple located near the summit at an elevation of 1,700 meters.
• Several mountain ponds including the one known as Ichi-no-ike.
• A large landslide area visible on the southeast side of the mountain.
• Views of the sunrise over Mount Fuji from the high elevations.

When to go

• Visit during the spring or autumn equinoxes to see the sunrise over Mount Fuji.

Getting there

• Start the ascent at the Hagoromo Bridge trailhead over the Haruki River.
• Allow four to five hours for the hike up via the front approach.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.