Mount Bessan
別山
A 2,399-meter peak in Hakusan National Park featuring a historic shrine and significant pilgrimage routes through alpine terrain.
What it is
- A 2,399-meter mountain spanning the border of Ishikawa and Gifu prefectures.
- Part of the Hakusan National Park consisting of uplifted sedimentary rock.
- A stop on the historic Mino Zenjo-do pilgrimage route.
- The natural source of the Shogawa and Tedori rivers.
What to see
- Bessan Shrine located just west of the mountain summit.
- Mitarashi Pond situated on the Bessan-daira plateau.
- The Taiheiki rock wall located on the southern face of the mountain.
- Alpine landscapes above the forest limit at the summit area.
When to go
- Be aware that snow covers the area for over half the year.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Bessan Open in Google Maps
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