Mt. Okukane（奥鐘山, Okukaneyama）
| Elevation | 1543 m |
|---|---|
| Location | Toyama Pref. (富山県 黒部市) |
| Coordinates | 36.68828, 137.67350 |
Highlights of Mt. Okukane
- Elevation 1543 m
- Located in Toyama Pref.
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About Mt. Okukane
Mount Okukane (奥鐘山, Okukane-yama) is a mountain located between the towns of Tateyama and Kurobe in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The mountain has an elevation of 1,543 m (5,062 ft). Mount Okukane rises dramatically between the Kurobe Gorge and the Haba Valley to form, at 600 metres (2,000 ft), one of the foremost sheer rock faces in Japan. The mountain is primarily composed of granite and is part of the Hida Mountains, also known as the Northern Japan Alps. Mount Okukane, together with the Kurobe and Sarutobi gorges, were designated a Special Natural Monument and Special Place of Scenic Beauty in 1964.A
Etymology
The name of Mount Okukane in the Japanese language is formed from two kanji: 奥, meaning "behind" or "rear" and 鐘, meaning "bell" or "chime". The name of the mountain is an abbreviation for 奥鐘釣 (Okukanetsuri), a reference to Mount Okukane being the farthest to the rear of the many mountains called Kanetsuri. The mountain appears in maps beginning in the Edo period (1603 – 1868), the earliest being in 1648.
Recreation
The sheer face of Mount Okukane has become a popular destination for rock climbers. The mountain and the surrounding Kurobe Gorge are known for their fall...