Mount Sannomine

Overview

Mount Sannomine is a 2,128-meter peak rising on the border between Hakusan in Ishikawa Prefecture and Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. Part of the Ryohaku Mountains within Hakusan National Park, it offers grand ridge walking with sweeping views of the Hakusan range. Its name is said to derive from the number three, and it is cherished by hikers as a key point on the traverse toward Mount Haku.

Highlights

• ●Grand views of the Hakusan range from 2,128 meters
• ●Rich alpine flora within Hakusan National Park
• ●A ridgeline standing on the Ishikawa-Gifu border
• ●Its role as a waypoint on the traverse to Mount Haku

History

Mount Sannomine lies on the ridgeline leading to Mount Haku, the sacred peak of Hakusan mountain worship, and has long been walked as an important waypoint on routes toward it. As part of Hakusan National Park, its nature is protected, and alpine flowers and expansive panoramas are among its highlights. Trail conditions and mountain-hut information change with the season, so please check official sources.

Map

36.0892, 136.7542 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Check gear and weather at the trailhead before setting out
2. 2Climb through the forest belt and gain the ridge
3. 3Enjoy the sweeping Hakusan panorama from the summit
4. 4Descend with time to spare and soak at a hot spring below

Did you know?

💡 The name Sannomine is said to come from the number three, perhaps a remnant of counting the peaks along the ridge toward Mount Haku. Standing on the border of Ishikawa and Gifu, it lets you enjoy views of the Hakusan range spanning both prefectures at once, a charm unique to this mountain.

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