Overview
Mount Jōhōji is a mountain massif rising to 1,052.8 meters, straddling the boundaries of Sakai, the town of Eiheiji, and Katsuyama in Fukui Prefecture.
Highlights
- ●A summit reaching 1,052.8 meters
- ●Kanmuridake (838 m) further along the ridge
- ●Washigatake (769.1 m) on the same ridgeline
- ●A name said to derive from a former Zen temple
History
According to local tradition, the mountain's name derives from a Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple that once stood on its slopes.
Access
Because the mountain spans three separate municipalities, trailheads can be reached from more than one direction; it is worth checking current trail and transport information before setting out.
Best season
The area around Mount Jōhōji is known for heavy snowfall, so visits are best planned for the snow-free months rather than periods of deep snow cover.
Map
36.1250, 136.3928 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Set out from a trailhead in Sakai, Eiheiji, or Katsuyama
- 2Follow the ridge toward Kanmuridake
- 3Continue along the crest past Washigatake
- 4Reach the main summit of Mount Jōhōji
Did you know?
💡 Further peaks sit along its ridgeline, including Kanmuridake (838 m) and Washigatake (769.1 m), which serve as landmarks for hikers following the crest.
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