Mount Shakushi, Mountain summit in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Mount Shakushi rises to 1,597.6 meters above sea level, featuring multiple hiking trails that lead through dense forests to its exposed peak.
The mountain has been a significant geographical marker in the Doshi Mountains range, serving as a navigation point for local communities across generations.
Local hiking groups regularly gather at Mount Shakushi to ring the summit bell, a traditional practice intended to alert bears of human presence.
The climb to Mount Shakushi summit takes several hours, with the most direct route starting from the Oshino village bus stop near Fujiyoshida station.
From its peak, Mount Shakushi offers an unobstructed view of Mount Fuji, with no intervening mountains blocking the sight of Japan's highest peak.
Location: Yamanashi Prefecture
Elevation above the sea: 1,597.6 m
GPS coordinates: 35.48521,138.86621
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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