Three Mountains of Shirane

The Three Mountains of Shirane form a mountain range reaching 3,193 meters in elevation within the southern section of the Japanese Alps.

The mountains have served as natural borders and geographical landmarks in Yamanashi Prefecture throughout centuries of Japanese territorial development.

Local communities maintain traditional practices of mountain worship, considering these peaks as sacred places where natural and spiritual elements connect.

Summer months provide the most suitable conditions for hiking, with multiple trails leading to designated camping areas and observation points.

The mountains create a natural water collection system that supplies essential resources to the surrounding agricultural regions of central Japan.

Elevation above the sea: 3,193 m

GPS coordinates: 35.67444,138.23861

Latest update: March 15, 2025 18:35