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Mount Kuki

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九鬼山

A 970-meter peak offering famous views of Mount Fuji and a unique connection to Japanese folklore and high-speed maglev technology.

Mount Kuki
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What it is

  • A 970-meter mountain peak located on the border of Tsuru and Otsuki cities.
  • One of the Twelve Views of Shurei Fugaku and the Yamanashi 100 Famous Mountains.
  • A site associated with local folklore regarding the legendary character Momotaro.
  • The location of a maglev test line tunnel running directly beneath the summit.

What to see

  • Scenic views of Mount Fuji from the summit area.
  • The Akiyama mountain ridge stretching toward Mount Takagawa and Mount Iwadono.
  • Hiking trails that traverse the Twenty-one Peaks of Tsuru City.

Getting there

  • Hiking trails begin near Kasei Station and Tanokura Station.
  • The ascent to the summit takes approximately two hours on foot.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Mount Kuki Open in Google Maps

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