Iōzen

Overview

Mount Iō is a mountain massif straddling the border of Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture and Nanto City in Toyama Prefecture, with its highest point, Oku-Iōzen, reaching 939 meters. The name refers collectively to peaks including Shirohage-yama, Oku-Iōzen, and Mae-Iōzen, and the massif is listed among the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains and the New Hana no Hyaku Meizan.

Highlights

• ●A first-class triangulation point is set at the summit of Oku-Iōzen (939 m), the massif's highest point
• ●The massif comprises several peaks, including Shirohage-yama, Oku-Iōzen, and Mae-Iōzen
• ●Listed among both the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains and the New Hana no Hyaku Meizan flower mountains
• ●Straddling the border of Kanazawa City, Ishikawa, and Nanto City, Toyama, it offers differing views from each prefecture

History

Mount Iō has long been known as a massif straddling Ishikawa and Toyama Prefectures, with a first-class triangulation point placed at its highest peak, Oku-Iōzen. Recognized collectively under one name for its several peaks, it was later listed among the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains and the New Hana no Hyaku Meizan, becoming known as a destination for climbing and nature observation.

Map

36.5128, 136.7961 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter the trail toward Shirohage-yama from the trailhead
2. 2Climb while passing among the peaks that make up the massif
3. 3Reach the summit of Oku-Iōzen, the highest point, and see the first-class triangulation point
4. 4Take in views spanning both Ishikawa and Toyama Prefectures from the summit

Did you know?

💡 Mount Iō is listed among both the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains and the New Hana no Hyaku Meizan.

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