Mt. Takami(高見山, Takamisan)
| Elevation | 1248 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 300 Famous Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Nara Pref. (奈良県 吉野町) |
| Coordinates | 34.42900, 136.08800 |
Highlights of Mt. Takami
- Selected as one of the 300 Famous Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 1248 m
- Located in Nara Pref.
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About Mt. Takami
Mount Takami (高見山, Takami-san/Takami-yama) is a 1,248.3 m (4,095 ft) mountain of Daiko Mountains, which is located on the border of Higashiyoshino, Nara, and Matsusaka, Mie, Japan
Outline
This mountain is located on the north end of Daiko Mountains. It is considered one of the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains. Mount Takami is an important part of Muro-Akame-Aoyama Quasi National Park.
Routes
This mountain is very famous for the beautiful frost patterns that form on trees in winter and so attracts many climbers. There are several routes to reach the top; one is from Takami-Otoge Pass and it takes about one hour; another route is from Takami-tozanguchi Bus Stop on the Nara Kotsu bus route, and it takes two and a half hours. The third route is from Shimo-Hirano Bus Stop, also on the Nara Kotsu bus route, and it also takes two and a half hours.
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References
Official Home Page of the Geographical Survey Institute in Japan