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Wake Fuji

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和気富士

A 172.8-meter mountain featuring castle ruins, seasonal azaleas, and a religious rock monument overlooking the Kongo River.

Wake Fuji
吉田宅浪 CC BY 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A 172.8-meter peak officially named Shiroyama composed of rhyolite rock.
  • The starting point of the Wake Alps mountain range.
  • Site of the Kitasone Castle ruins located at the summit.
  • A natural landmark situated across the Kongo River from Waki Town.

What to see

  • The Daimoku Rock located on the southern face of the mountain.
  • A religious monument donated by Saheiji Tanaka in 1914.
  • Pink azaleas that bloom across the slopes during the spring season.
  • Remnants of the historic Kitasone Castle at the highest point.

When to go

  • Spring is the best time to visit for the blooming azaleas.
  • Entry is strictly prohibited from September to November for matsutake harvesting.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Wake Fuji Open in Google Maps

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