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Mount Ōshiromori

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A mountain in Akita featuring high-altitude moors and a trekking course established in 1961 for nature enthusiasts.

Mount Ōshiromori
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What it is

  • A mountain peak in northeastern Akita Prefecture featuring a vast high-altitude moor.
  • Part of the South Hachimantai trekking course officially established in 1961.
  • Historically referred to as Mount Oshiro by local people.
  • A destination for hikers located 1500 meters north of Mount Koshiromori.

What to see

  • Summit wetlands filled with blooming cotton grass and daylilies.
  • A wooden two-story mountain villa built to accommodate twenty people at 1025 meters.
  • Coniferous and maple shrubs surrounding the nearby summit of Mount Koshiromori.
  • High-altitude moor landscapes accessible via the established trekking route.

Getting there

  • The trailhead is located next to the Tsurunoyu Onsen parking lot.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Mount Ōshiromori Open in Google Maps

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