Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: mountain

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Mt Jonen

常念岳
alternative words: Mount Jonen, Mt. Jonen, Jonendake, Jonen dake, Jonen, Jounen
keywords: mountain , nagano
related topics: Nagano prefecture
related web sites: http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/azumino.html
explanation: Jonen is the main peak of Jonen Mountain Chain which precedes Yari-Hotaka Chain. Formed from granite, its height is 2867m. It joins Mt Chou toward the south and Mt Ootenjo toward the north. It is very popular as an observatory of Yari-Hotaka Mountain Chain. Usually it is climbed from Ichinosawa Valley from Hotaka Town via Jonen Pass in the north where located Jonen Hut.

Mt Ontake

御岳山木曽御岳山
alternative words: Ontakesan, Mt Ontakesan, Ontake, Kisoontake, Kiso ontake, Kiso no ontake
keywords: mountain , nagano , volcano
related topics: Nagano prefecture , Gifu prefecture
related web sites: http://www.ontakerope.co.jp , http://nagano.pension.or.jp/kiso/kiso.html
explanation: Located on the border between Nagano and Gifu prefectures, Mt Ontake has been a center of mountain faith (Shugendo) since old times. It is a composite strato-volcano and the highest peak is Kengamine (3067m). In 1979, people was astonished by a sudden eruption because there had existed no historic record. There exists on its outer skirt a beautiful primeval forest, protected by seigniors and emperors. The famous folklore song, Kisobushi, has immortalized Mt Ontake.

Mt Takao

高尾山
alternative words: Mount Takao, Mt Takaosan, Takaosan, Takao san
keywords: mountain , tokyo , tourist resort
related topics: Tokyo prefecture , Hachioji city , Shinjuku , Keio electric railway
related web sites: http://www.takaosan.com , http://homepage2.nifty.com/takao-san/
explanation: Low mountain of 600m high, located in the west of Tokyo, Takaosan has become one of the most popular resorts of Tokyo's citizens thanks to a good preservation of its forest and a vicinity to Tokyo's center. It owns at its summit, an old Buddhist temple of Shingon sect, Yokuoin, founded 1200 years ago. One and a half hour of a train trip from Shinjuku station through Keio line then a cable car brings you to the summit from the hill foot. The area belongs to Meijinomori Takao national selection park.

Mt. Asama

浅間山
alternative words: Mount Asama, Asama mountain, Asama volcano, Mt Asama, Asamayama, Asama-yama, Asama yama, Asama
keywords: mountain , nagano , volcano
related topics: Nagano Prefecture , Gunma Prefecture , Karuizawa , Komoro city
related web sites: http://www.asamayama.net , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/asama.htm
explanation: It is a three-fold composite volcano towering in the northwest of Karuizawa, between Gunma and Nagano prefectures and its highest point is 2565m. You will find a caldera called "Okama" at its top and toward the west, Mt. Maekake which forms the inner-ring. Moreover, there are Mt. Kurofu which forms the outer-ring and some parasitic volcanos like Mt. Sho-asama (Small Asama). It commands a splendid view from its summit and belongs to Joshinetsu National Park.

Mt. Aso

阿蘇山
alternative words: Mount Aso, Aso mountain, Aso volcano, Mt Aso, Asosan, Aso-san, Aso san, Aso
keywords: kyushu , mountain , tourist resort , volcano
related topics: Kumamoto Prefecture
related web sites: http://www.yado.co.jp/kankou/kumamoto/aso/asoindex.htm , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/aso.htm
explanation: Mt. Aso is a composite active volcano located in the northwest of Kumamoto Prefecture. In the middle, there are so called "Aso Gogaku" which are the andesite central peaks and composed of Mts. Taka, Naka, Neko, Eboshi and Kishima. Mt. Naka has a great crater which is still active. The highest peak Mt. Naka is1592m high and owns many rock-climbing grounds rare in Kyushu.

Mt. Bandai

磐梯山
alternative words: Mount Bandai, Mount Bandaisan, Mt Bandai, Mount Bandai san, Bandaisan, Bandai-san, Bandai san, Bandai
keywords: mountain , tohoku , volcano
related topics: Fukushima Prefecture , Lake Inawashiro , Inawashiro ski ground
related web sites: http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~QY5S-SOZK/bandai/bandai.htm , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/bandai.htm
explanation: It is a strato-volcano, with 1819m high, located in the central north region of Fukushima prefecture, on the northern shore of Lake Inawashiro. Formed by andesite, it has a trace of crater, called Numano-taira, at its peak. The great explosion of July 1888 made 461 victims and innumerable lacs and ponds on the northern slope. Belonging to Bandai-asahi National Park, the view from the top is splendid. There is Inawashiro Ski Station on its southern slope.

Mt. Daisen

大山
alternative words: Mount Daisen, Mt Daisen, Daisen
keywords: mountain , ski resort , tourist resort , volcano
related topics: Tottori Prefecture , Oki island , Yonago city
related web sites: http://www.daisen.gr.jp , http://village.infoweb.ne.jp/~amanet/daisena.htm
explanation: Mt. Daisen is an extinct strato-volcano located in the west of Tottori Prefecture. Being isolated and located near the coast, it appears higher than its real height (1729m). Daisen means "Great Mountain" in a local dialect. A legend says that Japanese god, Susano, might have attracted lands from Korea and Hokuriku region with ropes and using Mt. Daisen as a peg. With Oki Islands in Japanese Sea, it forms Oki Daisen National Park.

Mt. Daisetsu

大雪山大雪山
alternative words: Mount Daisetsu, Mt Daisetsu, Mt Taisetsu, Daisetsusan, Daisetsu san, Daisetsuzan, Daisetsu zan, Daisetsu, Daisetu
keywords: hokkaido , mountain , volcano
related topics: Hokkaido Prefecture
related web sites: http://www2p.biglobe.ne.jp/~konisi/hoku/index-h.html , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/daisetu.htm
explanation: Mt. Daisetsu is a group of volcanos located in the center of Hokkaido and Ohachi-daira caldera is surrounded by many peaks such as Mt. Asahi (2290m), the highest, Mt. Hokushin, Mt. Hakuun etc. Above 1700m, it is covered by creeping pine trees and you can find even snow valleys in summer: its skirt is covered by a huge primeval forest. Belonging to Mt. Daisetsu National Park, you can reach there by using ropeways from Soun Valley or Asahi-dake Spa.

Mt. Fuji

富士山
alternative words: Mount Fuji, Fuji Mountain, Mt Fuji, Fuji, Fujisan, Fuji san, Mount Fujiyama, Fujiyama, Fuji yama, Fuji volcano
keywords: mountain , tourist resort , volcano
related topics: Japan , Yamanashi Prefecture , Shizuoka Prefecture , Lake Kawaguchi , Fujiyoshida city , Lake Yamanaka
related web sites: http://www.city.fujiyoshida.yamanashi.jp , http://g-news.jp/fujisan/ , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/fugaku.htm
explanation: 3776m high, Mt. Fuji is the culminating point of Japan. The ancient poets of Manyo have made many songs on this mountain and during Edo period it became a preferred subject of printmakers such as Hiroshige or Hokusai. Being isolated and located near the cost, it appears taller than in reality, and charms always those who watch it by an exceptional beauty. In summer, you can climb up to 2500m high by bus then a half day of walk to the summit.

Mt. Hotaka

穂高岳
alternative words: Mount Hotaka, Mt. Hotakadake, Hotakadake, Mt. Hodaka, Mount Hodaka, Hodaka Mountains, Hodakadake, Mt. Hodakadake
keywords: mountain , nagano
related topics: Nagano Prefecture , Gifu Prefecture , Kamikochi
related web sites: http://www3.famille.ne.jp/~ochi/ , http://www.geocities.co.jp/Athlete/1016/gdesktop.html , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/kamiko.htm
explanation: Hodaka is a group of mountains located in the southern part of the Hida Mountains which form a frontier between Nagano and Gifu prefectures. Its main peaks are Kitahodaka, Okuhodaka, Maehodaka and Nishihodaka. Sawteeth mountain ridges and uncovered rocks make it one of the most famous sites for rock-climbing. You climb there from Kamikochi.

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