Mount Hotaka

Mount Hotaka is a stratovolcano located where three municipalities meet in the Nagano region. The mountain displays steep slopes and multiple peaks connected by well-established hiking trails.

The mountain served as a reference point during early Japanese surveying efforts used by cartographers. This shows its importance in developing accurate maps of the country.

The mountain is known locally by different names and draws respect from hikers who value it for its prominence and shape. It holds positions in collections of celebrated peaks that are well-known across Japan.

Mountain huts along the hiking routes offer accommodation and meals during the climb. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and steep sections, especially at higher elevations.

The mountain landscape displays cirque valleys and moraine ridges that trace past glacial activity. These formations are clear evidence that glaciers once shaped these higher elevations.

Location: Minakami

Location: Katashina

Location: Kawaba

Elevation above the sea: 2,157.96 m

Part of: 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, New 100 Famous Flower Mountains, 100 Famous First Order Triangulation Station Mountains, 100 Famous Kantō Mountains, 100 Famous Gunma Mountains

GPS coordinates: 36.80526,139.13266

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:28