Mount Suishō

Overview

Mount Suisho (水晶岳, Suishō-dake; literally 'Mount Crystal'), also known as Kurodake or Mount Kuro (黒岳; literally 'Black Mountain'), is a mountain in the southeastern area of Toyama Prefecture, standing at an elevation of 2,986 meters in the Hida Mountains (the Northern Alps). It is designated as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.

Highlights

• ●A peak of the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps) at an elevation of 2,986 meters
• ●Its alternate name, Kurodake (Mount Kuro)
• ●A mountain area within Chubu-Sangaku National Park
• ●Selection among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains

History

The mountain's name is said to derive from quartz (crystal). It belongs to the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps), and its mountain area is designated as part of Chubu-Sangaku National Park. It is selected as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.

Map

36.4264, 137.6028 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter the area of Mount Suisho in the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps)
2. 2Walk through the mountain environment designated as Chubu-Sangaku National Park
3. 3Climb the mountain also known as Kurodake
4. 4Aim for the summit at an elevation of 2,986 meters

Did you know?

💡 The mountain's name is said to derive from quartz (crystal), and it is also called Kurodake.

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