Overview
Mount Yakushi rises 316 meters in Happo-cho, Akita Prefecture. Affectionately also known as Oomoya, its charm lies in how, when viewed from the direction of JR Higashi-Hachimori Station, it appears side by side with Mount Bokoku as two peaks, one large and one small. It is a friendly, low mountain close to the surrounding villages.
Highlights
- ●A friendly low mountain standing 316 meters tall
- ●The charming alternate name Oomoya
- ●The view of two peaks, large and small, alongside Mount Bokoku
- ●A twin-eared silhouette seen from the direction of JR Higashi-Hachimori Station
History
Mount Yakushi has long been fondly called Oomoya by local people. Paired with Mount Bokoku, it shapes the scenery of the Higashi-Hachimori countryside and has been gazed upon as a mountain woven into everyday life. For detailed lore about the origin of its name and any associated beliefs, it is best to consult the official information of Happo-cho.
Access
The mountain lies in Happo-cho, Akita Prefecture (around 40.33 degrees north, 140.05 degrees east). The nearest landmark is the direction of Higashi-Hachimori Station on the JR Gono Line, from which you can see it standing in a pair with Mount Bokoku. Because trailheads and path conditions change with the seasons, please confirm the details through official sources before visiting.
Best season
From spring and early summer with their dazzling fresh greenery, to autumn when the slopes take on color, is the pleasant time both for viewing and for climbing. Though modest at 316 meters, do not forget to check equipment and conditions during the snowy winter season.
Map
40.3358, 140.0500 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1View Mount Yakushi and Mount Bokoku standing side by side from the direction of Higashi-Hachimori Station on the JR Gono Line
- 2Move to the foot of the mountain on the Happo-cho side and check trailhead information
- 3Walk the 316-meter mountain paths and enjoy the scenery of Happo, close to both village and sea
- 4After descending, round off the trip with a Happo-cho hot spring and local seafood
Did you know?
💡 The mountain carries the distinctive alternate name Oomoya, and its highlight is the paired, large-and-small silhouette it forms with neighboring Mount Bokoku. That twin-like outline is seen most clearly from the fixed vantage toward Higashi-Hachimori Station.
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