Hiking Yamagata: Practical Guides to the 100 Famous Mountains
From multi-day alpine expeditions to leisurely nature strolls, the mountains of Yamagata offer diverse trails for every skill level. This authoritative collection provides detailed hiking guides for each of the 100 Famous Mountains, serving as a primary resource for safe and immersive access to some of Japan’s premier trekking destinations.
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OZAKAI-YAMA
Located along the Yamagata-Niigata border, Ozakai-yama is also a peak on Niigata’s list of 100 Famous Mountains. There is a…
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KOMAGA-TAKE
Komaga-take never had a trail until 1999 when a local group built a track connecting to Goshi-yama. In spring, Komaga-take…
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Yamagata’s Secluded Secret: Takatori-yama (Mt. Takatori)
Takatori-yama is very much a locals’ mountain. It’s not especially famous, and it doesn’t have the grand aura of Zao…
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Tohoku’s Matterhorn: IWAIGAME-YAMA
Iwaigame-yama is a mountain sitting at the southern edge of the Asahi Renpo in Nagai City and Oguni Town. Its…
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The Heavenly Hideaway of Daizumori-yama
Can I let you in on a secret? What if I told you there was a mountain amongst many mountains…
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HACHIMORI-YAMA (Mt. Hachimori)
Located along the border of Shinjo City and Mogami Town to the south west of Kamuro-san, Hachimori-yama is the Okunoin…
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KUMANO-YAMA
Kumano-yama is a mountain at the southern tip of the Asahi mountain range in Nagai City and Ide Town. The…
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TAKATOYA-YAMA (TAKATO-YAMA)
Takatoya-yama is a mountain in the centre of Kawanishi Town. The 368 m (1207 Ft.) peak commands great views of…
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The Abandoned Ski Field and Forest of Illusions Tsuchiyu-Yama: Hiking Guide
I have a special affinity for the Mogami River. The first taste of the cherry-loving Yamagata prefecture for most of…
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YUNOSAWA-DAKE (Mt. Yunosawadake)
Yunosawa-dake is the second tallest peak on the Maya-san mountain range. The mountain is taller than Hokari-yama, Yoroga-mine, and Kinbo-zan.…
100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata Project
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