DAIZUMORI-YAMA
Daizumori-yama is a mountain in Oe Town on the edge of the Asahi Renpo (Mountain Range) famous for its flora and fauna.
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.
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 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.
Daizumori-yama is a mountain in Oe Town on the edge of the Asahi Renpo (Mountain Range) famous for its flora and fauna.
大頭森山 | だいずもりやま
Daizumori-yama (大頭森山だいずもりやま) is a 984m (3228 ft.) peak in the Murayama region of Yamagata prefecture. Daizumori-yama is best climbed from June to October. Daizumori-yama is a level 1 in terms of physical demand, which means it is easy to hike, has a A technical grade, which means it requires little expertise, and you want to allow at least 1 hour for a climb.
Mountain Range
Daizumori-yama
Region
Murayama
Elevation
984m (3228 ft.)
Technical Demand
A (requires little expertise)
Physical Demand
1 (easy to hike)
Trails
Daizumori-yama Trail (30 minutes one-way)
Best time to climb
June to October
Day trip possible?
Yes
Minimum Time Required
1 hour
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