Daizumori-yama is located on the borders of Oe Town and Nishikawa Town near the Oisawa Tunnel that is a relatively easy hike even for beginners. Along the trail there are beech and Erman’s birch trees, as well as Moriaogaeru frogs, hawk eagles, and serows. In spring there is fresh greenery, bamboo shoots, Zenmai (ostrich fern), and other mountain vegetables. In autumn there are many families and friends out to take in all the leaves. Also, there is the Jintsukyo gorge, the Okuoe Yanagawa Onsen, and Kodera Kosen hot springs. 

Daizumori-yama Trail (30 minutes one-way)

There is one straight trail of about 800m to the summit from the base of the mountain meaning it can be enjoyed throughout the seasons and even for beginners. At the summit there is a 10m high lookout made of Nishiyama Cedar from where you can see 360° out to the Asahi Mountain Range, Gassan, Murayama Hayama, and Zao-san. There is also a carillon bell with a nice sound, so be sure to play it when you go. 

The Asahi Renpo (Asahi Alps)

The mountains on the Asahi Renpo also on the 100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata are (from north to south) Shojiga-take, Ito-dake, Tengusumotori-yama, Torihara-yama, Koasahi-dake, Osasahi-dake, and Okitama Ha-yama.

Resources

Daizu Moriyama Nature Park

Okuoe Yanagawa Onsen

Jintsukyo Gorge

Asahi Kosen Naturalist House