Mt. Iwate ( 2,038 m ) is the highest mountain in Iwate and is one of Japan’s 100 Most Beautiful Mountains. It is often referred to as Nambu Katafuji, or “half-sided Mt. Fuji of the Nambu area,” because the gentle-sloping side of the mountain resembles Mt. Fuji. It is part of Towada-Hachimantai National Park. It is also known as Ganjusan or “Rock Eagle Mountain,” because in early spring, the snow on the mountain starts to melt and the mountain rocks become exposed, forming a silhouette that resembles an eagle. One of the best spots to see Mt. Iwate is from the Kaiunbashi Bridge in Morioka. Many local students climb Mt. Iwate for their school trip.
VENUE DETAILS
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- Major climbing courses Omisaka Course ( Shizukuishi ) 4 hr. 15 min. Yanagisawa Course ( Takizawa ) 4 hr. 25 min. Yakehashiri Course; Uwabo Course ( Hachimantai ) 4 hr. 20 min.
- Access 1
- Bus from JR Morioka Station Morioka-Hachimantai Line Get on at Morioka Station East Exit Boarding Area 3 Get off at Obuke Station About 51 min. 019-654-9360 ( Morioka Station Bus Information Center )
- Access 2
- Taxi About 15 min. from Obuke Station
- Access 3
- Car About 15 min. from Nishine IC