Mount Iwate

Overview

Mount Iwate is a stratovolcano complex 2,038 metres high in western Iwate Prefecture, made up of two somma rims. Located in the Ōu Mountains, it is the highest peak in Iwate Prefecture and is regarded as one of the prefecture's symbols. For its appearance it bears such nicknames as "Nanbu Fuji."

Highlights

• ●The highest peak in Iwate Prefecture at 2,038 metres
• ●A stratovolcano formed of two somma rims
• ●The nickname "Nanbu Fuji," likening it to Mount Fuji
• ●Selected as one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan

History

Mount Iwate is a stratovolcano in the Ōu Mountains, composed of two somma rims. As the highest peak in Iwate Prefecture, it is counted among the prefecture's symbols, and for its shapely form it has long been cherished under nicknames such as "Nanbu Fuji." It is included among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan, a work compiled in 1964 by mountaineer and author Kyūya Fukada.

Map

39.8525, 141.0011 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1View Mount Iwate from around a trailhead at its base
2. 2Observe the form of the stratovolcano composed of two somma rims
3. 3Photograph the mountain profile known as "Nanbu Fuji"
4. 4Stroll through the surrounding nature and enjoy the mountain scenery

Did you know?

💡 Mount Iwate is also called "Nanbu Fuji" because its shape resembles that of Mount Fuji.

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