Tairappyō Yama

What it is

• A 1,983.8 meter mountain peak located within the Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park.
• Part of the Tanigawa mountain range bordering Niigata and Gunma prefectures.
• Designated as one of Japan's 100 Famous Flower Mountains.
• A central junction connecting four different hiking trails at the summit.

What to see

• A third-class triangulation point marking the highest point of the summit.
• The Tairappyo Mountain House which provides seasonal accommodation for hikers.
• A guiding bell at the mountain house used to direct hikers during heavy fog.
• The Senpei-shimizu water source located near the mountain lodging area.
• Diverse alpine flora protected within the Minakami UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Getting there

• Buses run from Echigo-Yuzawa Station directly to the mountain trailhead.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.