Nihonkoku

What it is

• A mountain standing 555 meters tall on the border of Niigata and Yamagata prefectures.
• Historically used as a hawk hunting ground and also known as Imakusayama.
• The summit area is officially registered as part of Yamagata Prefecture territory.
• The name first appeared in historical records in 1762.

What to see

• A triangulation point established on the summit in 1906.
• Panoramic views from the peak located in Tsuruoka City and Murakami City.
• Official mountain climbing certificates available for those who reach the summit.

When to go

• The annual mountain opening ceremony is held on May 5.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.