Hachimantai

Overview

Hachimantai is a mountain of 1,614 metres and the highland plateau surrounding it, straddling the border between Akita and Iwate Prefectures. It is counted among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains selected by Kyūya Fukada. In 1956 it was designated part of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park.

Highlights

• ●A 1,614 m mountain and highland straddling Akita and Iwate
• ●A mountain area counted among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains
• ●Part of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park designated in 1956
• ●A mountain area where the nature of a broad highland plateau can be enjoyed

History

Hachimantai straddles Akita and Iwate Prefectures, with a highland plateau spread around it. It is listed among Kyūya Fukada's 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, and the area was designated part of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park in 1956. Its name derives from the deity Hachiman.

Map

39.9578, 140.8542 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head for the summit area of Hachimantai at 1,614 m
2. 2View the scenery of the highland plateau spread around the summit
3. 3Experience the nature of a mountain area counted among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains
4. 4Explore the surrounding highland included in the Towada-Hachimantai National Park

Did you know?

💡 The name Hachimantai derives from the deity Hachiman.

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