Mount Daigenta

What it is

• A 1,598-meter mountain standing on the border of Minamiuonuma and Yuzawa.
• Part of the Tanigawa mountain range known locally as the Matterhorn of Joetsu.
• The name Genta refers to square timber in the local dialect.
• The route along the Daigenta River was historically known as Tanigogoe.

What to see

• Lake Daigenta and Daigenta Canyon located at the base of the mountain.
• The Kibou Ohashi suspension bridge which offers views of the peak.
• Climbing routes featuring steep sections equipped with ropes and chains.
• A mountain trail that connects the summit to Mount Nanatsugoya.

Getting there

• Buses run from Echigo-Yuzawa Station to the trailhead area.
• The area is accessible by car via the Yuzawa Interchange.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.