Mt. Hachimantai（八幡平, Hachimantai）
| Elevation | 1613 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 100 Famous Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Iwate Pref. (岩手県 八幡平市) |
| Coordinates | 39.95778, 140.85417 |
Highlights of Mt. Hachimantai
- Selected as one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 1613 m
- Located in Iwate Pref.
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About Mt. Hachimantai
Mount Hachimantai (八幡平, Hachimantai) is the highest peak of a group of stratovolcanos distributed around the Hachimantai plateau in the Ōu Mountains in northern Honshū, Japan. This volcanic plateau is part of the Nasu Volcanic Zone and straddles the border between the Iwate Prefecture and Akita Prefecture. The volcano is listed as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, and forms part of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park.
Etymology
There are several legends concerning the origin of the name “Hachimantai”. In one legend, the late Nara period General Sakanoue no Tamuramaro pursued a group of Emishi warriors into the area, and was so impressed with the natural beauty of the region that he said it must be the abode of the kami Hachiman. In another legend, the area was named after Minamoto Yoshiie, a late Heian period warrior whose nickname was “Hachiman Tarō”.
Geography
Situation
The Hachimantai plateau is located approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Lake Towada and 18 kilometres (11 mi) northeast of Lake Tazawa, within the borders of the city of Hachimantai, Iwate, and village of Kazuno, Akita. Mount Akita-Komagatake the highest peak in Akita Prefecture...