Mount Iwaki

Mount Iwaki rises 1,625 meters above the Tsugaru Plain, forming a symmetrical cone with three distinct peaks and a two-kilometer-wide summit crater.

The last recorded volcanic activity of Mount Iwaki occurred on March 23, 1863, marking a significant event in the geological timeline of Aomori Prefecture.

The mountain earned the name Tsugaru Fuji due to its resemblance to Mount Fuji and holds a position among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.

Hikers can reach the summit through a four-hour trek from Iwakiyama Shrine or take the Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline toll road to a chair lift.

A rare variety of primrose, known as Michinoku, grows exclusively at the ninth station of Mount Iwaki, blooming during June and July.

Location: Hirosaki

Location: Ajigasawa

Elevation above the sea: 1,625 m

Made from material: andesite

Part of: 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, 100 Famous First Order Triangulation Station Mountains, 100 Famous Tōhoku Mountains

Website: http://iwakisan.com

GPS coordinates: 40.65591,140.30307

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28