Mount Kumotori

Mount Kumotori rises 2,017 meters above sea level at the intersection of Tokyo, Saitama, and Yamanashi prefectures on Honshu island.

The mountain received its first-class triangulation point designation in December 1882, marking an early phase of Japanese geographical surveying.

Mount Kumotori holds special status as part of multiple mountain collections, including the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains and 100 Famous Kanto Mountains.

An emergency shelter near the summit provides overnight accommodation for hikers traversing the 32-kilometer trail between Mitsumine Shrine and Okutama station.

The summit represents the highest elevation point within Tokyo Prefecture, offering clear views toward Mount Fuji during favorable weather conditions.

Location: Okutama

Location: Chichibu

Location: Tabayama

Elevation above the sea: 2,017.1 m

Part of: 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, Mount Mitsumine, 100 Famous First Order Triangulation Station Mountains, 100 Famous Yamanashi mountains, Hana no Hyaku Meizan, New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, New 100 Famous Flower Mountains, 100 Famous Kantō Mountains, Tama 100 Mountains

GPS coordinates: 35.85556,138.94391

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58