Mount Tokusa

Mount Tokusa rises to an elevation of 2,468.6 meters, featuring steep ridges and forested slopes within the Okuchichibu mountain range of central Japan.

The mountain trails of Mount Tokusa developed during Japan's Edo period when local communities established routes for spiritual pilgrimages and resource gathering.

Mount Tokusa's name, written as 木賊山 in Japanese, reflects traditional naming practices that connect natural landmarks to local plant species and geography.

Multiple hiking paths lead to Mount Tokusa's summit, with the primary route starting from Nishizawa Gorge and requiring approximately six hours of climbing time.

The mountain's eastern slope contains a distinct geological formation where layers of ancient sedimentary rock reveal the region's tectonic history.

Elevation above the sea: 2,468.6 m

GPS coordinates: 35.90403,138.73394

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08