Mount Hobutsu

What it is

• A 1005-meter mountain located within the Hino and Kofu towns.
• One of the selected Chugoku 100 Mountains.
• A protected landscape within the Daisen-Oki National Park.
• A hiking destination with both ordinary and designated special areas.

What to see

• Panoramic views of Mount Daisen from the mountain summit.
• Vistas of Miho Bay visible from the peak.
• Natural landscapes preserved within a national park setting.

Getting there

• The standard trailhead is located near Neu Station.
• The path begins near the History and Folklore Museum.
• The ascent to the summit takes two and a half to three hours.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.