Mt. Dainichi（大日ヶ岳, Dainichigatake）
| Elevation | 1709 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 200 Famous Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Gifu Pref. (岐阜県 郡上市) |
| Coordinates | 36.00139, 136.83778 |
Highlights of Mt. Dainichi
- Selected as one of the 200 Famous Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 1709 m
- Located in Gifu Pref.
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About Mt. Dainichi
Mount Dainichi (大日ヶ岳, Dainichi-ga-take) is a mountain located in the cities of Gujō and Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is part of the Ryōhaku Mountains and has a height of 1,709 m (5,607 ft). The rain that falls on the mountain flows into three rivers: the Nagara River, the Shō River and the Kuzuryū River.
History
Taichō (泰澄, 682–April 20, 767) was the first person to climb Mount Dainichi in 717. From the peak of the mountain, hikers can pray to nearby Mount Haku.
In pre-modern Japan, Mount Dainichi formed part of the border between Mino, Hida and Echizen provinces. Originally located in the village of Itoshiro in Fukui Prefecture, it became part of Gifu Prefecture during the "Great Shōwa Mergers" in 1958. It was first part of the town of Shirotori, which was later merged into the city of Gujō.
External links
Geographical Survey Institute Map (in Japanese)
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