Mount Kaerikumo, Mountain summit in Shirakawa, Japan
Mount Kaerikumo rises to an elevation of 1,622 meters within the Hida Mountains region, featuring diverse natural landscapes and extensive hiking paths.
The mountain held strategic importance in the 15th century when Uenokami Tamefuchi constructed Kaerikumo Castle near its peak around 1460.
Local residents maintain traditions connected to Mount Kaerikumo through seasonal festivals and ceremonies that reflect the mountain's role in community life.
Visitors can access Mount Kaerikumo via the Shirakawagō Interchange on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, following National Route 156 for approximately 15 minutes.
A massive earthquake in 1585 triggered a landslide that completely buried both Kaerikumo Castle and its surrounding village beneath the mountain's slopes.
Location: Shirakawa
Elevation above the sea: 1,622 m
GPS coordinates: 36.22124,136.92265
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:37
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