Mount Chōshigamine

Mount Chōshigamine is a mountain between Gujō and Takayama in Gifu Prefecture with hiking routes through mixed forests of conifers and broadleaf trees. The trails connect the two cities and wind through densely wooded sections where narrow paths climb the steep slopes.

The mountain region served as a strategic passage between territories during the Sengoku period and connected to the defense network centered on Gujō Hachiman Castle. This location made it important for controlling movement through the area.

The mountain serves as a walking destination where visitors encounter the landscape that shaped daily life for people living in the surrounding valleys.

You can reach the mountain from either city, with parking areas and information boards at the main trailheads. The routes vary in difficulty, so checking which path matches your ability before starting is helpful.

From this mountain you can see multiple river valleys merging near Gujō, a view that few other locations offer. The perspective on how the waterways converge becomes especially clear from this elevation.

Location: Gujō

Location: Takayama

GPS coordinates: 36.06189,136.76546

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42