Mount Nagiso

Mount Nagiso reaches 1679 meters in the Central Alps and features steep granite slopes with multiple trails cutting through thick forests. The mountain offers various pathways that wind through the dense woodland typical of this alpine region.

This mountain served as a site for mountain ascetic training in Japanese religious practices across different historical periods. The location held spiritual importance for practitioners who came here to undertake their training routines.

Local people call this mountain the Crying Mountain because of the heavy rains that fall here regularly. Stories about the samurai general Kintoki are connected to this place in local tradition.

Two main trailheads provide access to the mountain: the Araragi route near Ogoshi bus stop and the Uenohara route starting from Nagiso Station. The Uenohara side offers free parking, which is helpful for those arriving by car.

The mountain features wooden ladders and stairs built into the climbing routes that help climbers practice alpine mountaineering techniques. These structures make it a popular training ground for beginners preparing for more difficult peaks elsewhere.