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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Tokami-yama and The Castle of Mist
1600. 5th year of the Keicho Era. The definitive battle of feudal Japan takes place; The Battle of Sekigahara. The…
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House-shape mountain: IEGATA-YAMA
Iegata-yama lies in the east of the Azuma Renpo. The mountain sits to the north of the currently active volcano…
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OASAHI-DAKE (Mt. Oasahi)
Oasahi-dake is the main peak on the Asahi Renpo (Alps) that straddles the borders of Niigata and Yamagata Prefectures. This…
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Firestarter Mountain: HIUCHI-DAKE
Hiuchi-dake lies in the southwest of the Kamuro Renpo (Kamuro Alps). The mountain catches a lot of snow during winter,…
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The Pyramids of… Japan? — Yakushi-san and The OG Japan content creator (Mt. Yakushi)
Shibuya’s scramble crossing, Tokyo Sky Tree, and the neon lights of Harajuku. Kinkakuji, Kiyomizudera and Fushimi Inari Taisha of Kyoto.…
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Mt. Tengu Sumo Wrestle: TENGUSUMOTORI-YAMA
Tengusumotori-yama lies at the edge of the Asahi Renpo (Asahi Alps) on the borders of Tsuruoka City and Nishikawa Town.…
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KUROBUSHI-YAMA (Mt. Kurobushi)
The main characteristic of Kurobushi-yama is its southern face. Directly beneath the summit, there is an almost vertical drop 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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Mythical Dragon-Horse Mountain: RYUBA-SAN
Ryuba-san AKA Komaga-take or Myojinga-take, is a peak on the western banks of the Kaneyama river. Located in the Miyachi…
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OOKA-YAMA (Mt. Ooka)
Ooka-yama is a trapezoid-shaped mountain that has been a symbol of the Tateyama region in the north-east of Yamagata City…
100 Famous Mountains of Yamagata Project
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