Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Mt. Yari

槍ヶ岳
alternative words: Mount Yari, Mt. Yarigadake, Yarigadake, Mt. Yarigatake, Yarigatake, Yari
keywords: mountain , nagano
related topics: Nagano Prefecture , Gifu Prefecture , North Alps
related web sites: http://www.mcci.or.jp/www/yarigatake/ , http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~alps/ , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/yari.htm
explanation: Mt. Yari with 3180m high is located at the frontier between Gifu and Nagano prefectures, in a bit southern part of the center of Hida Mountains. Its peak's form like a spear has given this name. Belonging to Chubu Sangaku National Park, the most frequently used routes to climb there are from Yari Valley or Nishikama Edge.