Mt. Warusawa, Mountain summit in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Mt. Warusawa rises to about 3,140 meters (10,300 feet) in the Akaishi Mountains, which form part of Minami Alps National Park in central Japan. The mountain features rocky ridges and steep slopes that lead to a windswept summit area.
Mount Warusawa appears in the French Wikipedia list of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, a selection of notable peaks. The English Wikipedia article does not mention this designation; it records the mountain's height of 3,141 metres and its location in the southern Akaishi Mountains, within Minami Alps National Park.
The peak is known by multiple names in the region, reflecting how local communities have traditionally referred to this place. These different designations show the connection between people and the mountain through generations.
Access to the summit is mainly via the Arakawa trail, with mountain huts available along the way for rest and shelter. Visitors should prepare for changing weather at higher elevations and bring appropriate gear.
Mount Warusawa is one of the Arakawa 3 Mountains, together with Mount Arakawa-Naka and Mount Arakawa-Mae. The peak is also called Mount Higashi (Higashi-dake), and it appears as number 83 on the list of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains.
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