Mount Kimen

What it is

• The northernmost peak of the Adatara mountain range standing at 1,482 meters.
• A mountain located on the border of Fukushima and Inawashiro.
• A hiking destination featuring steep cliffs on its northern and eastern summit sides.

What to see

• Panoramic views of the Fukushima Basin and the Azuma Mountains from the summit.
• The Old Tsuchiyu Pass located along the hiking route.
• A trail connecting the summit to Mount Minowa and Mount Adatara.
• Hot spring resorts including Washikura Onsen and Akayu Onsen at the mountain base.
• Day-use hot springs available for hikers at the foot of the mountain.

Getting there

• Trailheads are accessible from Noji Onsen and Shin-Noji Onsen.
• The ascent to the summit takes approximately ninety minutes from the base.
• The mountain is situated along Fukushima Prefectural Road 30.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.