Mount Matsuda

Overview

Mount Matsuda is a 568-metre massif at the southernmost edge of the Tanzawa Mountains, straddling the towns of Matsuda and Yamakita in Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa. Lying on the southern rim of the Tanzawa range, it sits close to the settlements below, and its appeal is the wide view over the mountain-fringed townscape, the Sakawa River basin, and out toward Hakone and Fuji in the distance. Rather than a rugged high peak, it offers walks through the calm scenery of a countryside hill, making it well suited to anyone who wants easy access to nature and views.

Highlights

• ●A 568-metre massif at the southern end of the Tanzawa range
• ●A near-settlement location straddling Matsuda and Yamakita
• ●Views over the Sakawa basin and toward Hakone and Fuji
• ●Walks through the calm scenery of a countryside hill

History

As part of the Tanzawa Mountains, Mount Matsuda is a hill close to the settlements that has long been tied to daily life in Matsuda and Yamakita. Its position at the very southern end of the Tanzawa range strongly shapes the character of the mountain. For detailed history and records, it is best to check with the local municipalities or official information.

Map

35.3678, 139.1292 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to a trailhead from the foot at Matsuda or Yamakita
2. 2Walk the ridges and slopes, enjoying the mountain scenery
3. 3Look toward Hakone and Fuji from a good vantage point
4. 4Descend to the townscape below to end the walk

Did you know?

💡 At a modest 568 metres close to the settlements, Mount Matsuda lets you enjoy nature and views without full mountaineering gear, which is a large part of its charm. From its perch at the southern tip of the Tanzawa range, you can walk while taking in both the Tanzawa peaks and the Ashigara plain.

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