Utsukushimori

What it is

• A mountain standing at an elevation of 1,542 meters in Hokuto City.
• A hill located on a ridge east of Mount Akadake.
• Ranked as the first among the 100 Mountains of Kai.

What to see

• An observation deck located at the summit of the mountain.
• Panoramic views of the surrounding Kiyosato Highlands.
• A hiking trail leading toward Mount Akadake via Shinkyoji Ridge.

When to go

• Seasonal access is available via the local picnic bus service.

Getting there

• The Kiyosato Picnic Bus runs seasonally from Kiyosato Station.
• Yamanashi Prefectural Route 615 passes directly by the base of the mountain.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.