Overview
Mount Sōgadake is a 1,855-meter mountain straddling Uozu and Kurobe cities in Toyama Prefecture, located at the northern end of the Tateyama mountain range within the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps). It is also the source of the Fuse River, a tributary of the Katagai River.
Highlights
- ●An elevation of 1,855 meters
- ●Its position at the northern end of the Tateyama mountain range in the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps)
- ●Its role as the source of the Fuse River, a tributary of the Katagai River
- ●A mountain area spanning Uozu and Kurobe cities
History
Mount Sōgadake is said to be named after a Buddhist monk, and it marks the northern end of the Tateyama mountain range, part of the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps). The Fuse River, a tributary of the Katagai River, has its source on this mountain.
Access
The mountain spans Uozu and Kurobe cities in Toyama Prefecture, with an elevation of 1,855 meters.
Best season
As a high-elevation mountain, snow conditions vary greatly by season, so visitors should prepare gear suited to the time of year.
Map
36.7617, 137.5642 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the trailhead from either the Uozu or Kurobe side
- 2Climb the ridge at the northern end of the Tateyama mountain range
- 3View the landscape near the source of the Fuse River
- 4Enjoy the view of the Hida Mountains from the summit
Did you know?
💡 Mount Sōgadake is the source of the Fuse River, a tributary of the Katagai River.
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