Mount Bessan

Mount Bessan reaches 2,880 meters within the Hida Mountain Range and displays distinctive sedimentary rock formations that shape the hiking paths along its slopes. Marked trails wind through these geological features, offering varied difficulty levels for different hiking abilities.

The mountain served as a key landmark for travelers moving between regions over centuries. Two triangulation stations were placed at its peak to support detailed geographical surveys.

The shrine near the summit shows how Japanese people connect mountains to spiritual practices in everyday religious life. Visitors walking up the slopes can sense this connection woven into the landscape itself.

Hikers typically begin from Kenzan-so Mountain hut and follow well-marked trails with varying physical demands throughout the climb. Starting early and preparing for changing weather conditions are essential steps before attempting any of these routes.

The highest altitude hot spring in Japan bubbles up at Mikuri-gaike Pond, where visitors can soak in thermal waters surrounded by alpine landscape. This thermal experience at such elevation creates a memory few visitors elsewhere can match.

Location: Ashikuraji

Elevation above the sea: 2,880 m

GPS coordinates: 36.59757,137.62034

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:26