Mt. Yakushi（薬師岳, Yakushidake）
| Elevation | 2926 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 100 Famous Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Toyama Pref. (富山県 富山市) |
| Coordinates | 36.46885, 137.54471 |
Highlights of Mt. Yakushi
- Selected as one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 2926 m
- Located in Toyama Pref.
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About Mt. Yakushi
Mount Yakushi (薬師岳, Yakushi-dake) is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, reaching the height of 2,926 m (9,600 ft). It is situated in Japan's Hida Mountains in Toyama Prefecture. It was specified for Chūbu-Sangaku National Park on December 4, 1934.
Outline
There are a lot of mountains with the same name in Japan, but this is the highest peak. It is a mountain of the Faith for a long time as well as Mount Tate and Mount Ontake. Bhaisajyaguru is enshrined in the Shinto shrine on the top of the mountain.
History
It was the mountain of no admittance for women before the Meiji period.
1885 – Benjamin Smith Lyman climbed this mountain and Mount Yari by the purpose of the measurement investigation etc.
1904 – Geologist's Naomasa Yamasaki discovered Cirque on the east side of the mountain.
1909 – English literature's Jūji Tanabe climbed, and published the book on travel of mountain.