Mt. Aino（間ノ岳, Ainodake）
| Elevation | 3189 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 100 Famous Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Yamanashi Pref. (山梨県 南アルプス市) |
| Coordinates | 35.64611, 138.22833 |
Highlights of Mt. Aino
- Selected as one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 3189 m
- Located in Yamanashi Pref.
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About Mt. Aino
Mount Aino (間ノ岳, Aino-dake), or Ainodake, is a peak of the Akaishi Mountains−Southern Alps, in Minami Alps National Park, Japan. At 3,190 m (10,466 ft), it is the third tallest peak in Japan and the second highest in the Akaishi Mountains.
Its summit lies on the border of Aoi-ku and Shizuoka in Shizuoka Prefecture, and of Minami-Alps in Yamanashi Prefecture. Mount Aino is one of the landmark 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
Location
Within the Akaishi Mountains, Mount Aino is situated roughly 3 km (2 mi) south of Mount Kita, the ranges' tallest peak. Together with Mount Nōtori (農鳥岳, Nōtori-dake) to the south, the three mountains may be referred to as Shiranesanzan (白峰三山, Shiranesanzan).
East of the summit lies the cirque Hosozawa Kar (細沢カール, hosozawa-karu).
Geography
Mount Aino, like most of the Shiranesanzan, abounds with alpine plants. The neighborhood is dominated by rocks where few plants can survive. It has been conceived that landslides around the summit have led to the growth of linear hollows. Taking into account such landslides, Mount Aino might have been dozens of metres higher in the past compared to its present altitude. It may have been Japan's tallest mountain...