Mount Zaru

Mount Zaru rises to an elevation of 2,629 meters, featuring distinct hiking trails that wind through diverse vegetation zones in central Honshu.

The mountain earned its place among the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains and 100 Famous Yamanashi Mountains through centuries of documented climbing expeditions.

Local communities maintain traditional practices of mountain worship at Mount Zaru, incorporating seasonal ceremonies that connect people with nature.

Climbers access the mountain via established trails from Hayakawa, with spring and autumn offering optimal weather conditions for summit attempts.

The summit provides views of neighboring peaks while presenting geological formations that mark the intersection of multiple tectonic plates.

Location: Hayakawa

Location: Aoi-ku

Elevation above the sea: 2,628.96 m

Part of: 200 Famous Japanese Mountains, 100 Famous Yamanashi mountains

GPS coordinates: 35.42416,138.25948

Latest update: March 24, 2025 04:57