Overview
Mount Bafunmori rises to an elevation of 785.6 meters on the border between the city of Hirakawa in Aomori Prefecture and the town of Kosaka in Kazuno District, Akita Prefecture. Straddling the two prefectures, it is known as a peak forming the boundary ridge. Despite its earthy name, it offers the kind of natural views befitting a mountain on a prefectural border.
Highlights
- ●The summit at 785.6 meters in elevation
- ●The boundary ridge dividing Aomori and Akita Prefectures
- ●Nature typical of a mountain spanning two prefectures
- ●Mountain scenery that shifts with the seasons
History
Mount Bafunmori stands on the border between Hirakawa in Aomori Prefecture and Kosaka in Akita Prefecture, with an elevation of 785.6 meters. Its defining feature is its very geography, a mountain that forms the boundary between the two prefectures.
Access
The mountain sits on the border between the city of Hirakawa in Aomori Prefecture and the town of Kosaka in Kazuno District, Akita Prefecture. Because it lies in mountainous terrain spanning two prefectures, trailheads and access roads can vary with the season and weather, so visitors are advised to confirm exact routes and trail conditions using maps and official information.
Best season
From early summer, when the mountain's greenery deepens, into autumn, when the trees take on color, is a suitable time to hike and enjoy the views from the boundary ridge.
Map
40.4221, 140.7174 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Check the location and condition of the trailhead using maps and official information
- 2Climb the mountain path while noting the boundary-forming ridge
- 3Head for the summit at an elevation of 785.6 meters
- 4Enjoy the views spanning both Aomori and Akita before descending
Did you know?
💡 The distinctive name Bafunmori is memorable, and the mountain's position right on the Aomori-Akita prefectural border is one of its notable traits.
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