Mount Shirasuna

Mount Shirasuna rises to approximately 2140 meters at the border of Gunma, Nagano, and Niigata prefectures and is covered with silver fir and birch forests. The slopes offer diverse plant life and expansive views of the surrounding region.

The mountain gained recognition through inclusion in major collections such as the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains and 100 Famous Kanto Mountains lists. This acknowledgment reflects its place in Japanese mountain culture.

Local communities view the mountain as a sacred place connecting heaven and earth. This belief shapes how people approach and experience the summit today.

Hikers can access the mountain via the Agatsuma Line train to Nakanojo station and then use shuttle bus service when available. Visitors should check ahead about service availability, as it varies by season and day of the week.

From the summit, visitors can see four distinct mountain ranges at once: Naeba to the north, Tanigawa to the east, Akagi to the south, and Asama-Shirane to the west. This rare view of multiple major mountain groups makes the peak a special vantage point.

Location: Sakae

Location: Nakanojo

Location: Yuzawa

Elevation above the sea: 2,139.7 m

Part of: 200 Famous Japanese Mountains, 100 Famous Kantō Mountains, Echigo 100 Mountains, 100 Famous mountains in Shinshū, 100 Famous Gunma Mountains

GPS coordinates: 36.73808,138.69349

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09