Nihonkoku, Mountain summit in Murakami and Tsuruoka, Japan
Nihonkoku rises to an elevation of 555.4 meters, featuring three distinct trails that wind through cedar forests and natural landscapes.
During the Edo period, a hunter named Endo Taroji caught a falcon at the summit, leading Tokugawa Ieharu to name it Nihonkoku.
The mountain marked a significant boundary between Yamato Japan and Emishi tribes, representing a historical division in Japanese territorial organization.
The mountain remains accessible from April to November through three trailheads: Nakanomata, Omata, and Zaodo, each offering different hiking experiences.
From the summit, visitors observe panoramic views spanning the Sea of Japan, Chokai-san, and the Asahi Mountain Range in all directions.
Location: Murakami
Location: Tsuruoka
Elevation above the sea: 555.4 m
GPS coordinates: 38.52511,139.59689
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:13
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