Mount Himekami

Overview

Mount Himekami is a mountain rising 1,123.8 m in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. Standing apart as an isolated peak with a distinctive pyramid-shaped profile, it is not a volcano but a residual hill of granite intruding through older strata. It is counted among the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains and the New 100 Famous Flower Mountains.

Highlights

• ●Well-formed pyramid shape of an isolated peak
• ●First-order triangulation point at the summit
• ●Unobstructed 360-degree summit panorama
• ●View of Mount Iwate, the mountain called "Nanbu Fuji"

History

Rather than being of volcanic origin, the mountain is a residual hill formed from granite that intruded through ancient strata and remained as the surroundings eroded away. It is also known for having been dearly loved by the poet Ishikawa Takuboku, who came from Shibutami at its foot (now part of Morioka). It is listed among the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains, the New 100 Famous Flower Mountains, and the 100 Famous Tōhoku Mountains.

Map

39.8442, 141.2469 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter the trail from the base of the mountain
2. 2Climb the granite slopes
3. 3Reach the summit with its first-order triangulation point
4. 4Take in the 360-degree view of Mount Iwate and other peaks

Did you know?

💡 Seen from this summit, Mount Iwate has such a well-balanced shape that it lives up to its nickname "Nanbu Fuji."

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