Mount Oteshō, Mountain summit in Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Mount Oteshō rises within the Northern Japanese Alps, featuring steep rocky paths and loose gravel sections that lead to the 2,922-meter high summit point.
The mountain paths of Mount Oteshō served as training grounds for mountain ascetics who sought isolation and meditation in the high altitudes of Nagano Prefecture.
Local communities around Mount Oteshō maintain traditional mountain worship practices, considering the peak a sacred space within Japanese spiritual geography.
Climbing season runs from July to October, requiring proper equipment, weather monitoring, and advance reservations at mountain lodges for overnight stays.
Mount Oteshō connects to multiple adjacent peaks via ridgelines, allowing hikers to complete extended traverses across the Northern Japanese Alps range.
Location: Nagano Prefecture
GPS coordinates: 36.36499,137.70112
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:21
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