Overview
Nihonkoku is a 555.4-meter mountain on the border between Murakami in Niigata Prefecture and Tsuruoka in Yamagata Prefecture. It is also known by the alternative name Ishibachiyama. The mountain is counted among the Echigo 100 Mountains and the 100 Famous Yamagata Mountains.
Highlights
- ●A 555.4-meter mountain on the Murakami–Tsuruoka border
- ●Also known by the alternative name Ishibachiyama
- ●One of the Echigo 100 Mountains
- ●One of the 100 Famous Yamagata Mountains
History
Nihonkoku stands on the boundary between Murakami in Niigata Prefecture and Tsuruoka in Yamagata Prefecture, and also bears the name Ishibachiyama. It is listed among the Echigo 100 Mountains and the 100 Famous Yamagata Mountains.
Access
The mountain lies on the border between Murakami in Niigata Prefecture and Tsuruoka in Yamagata Prefecture, straddling both municipalities.
Best season
As a modest peak of 555.4 meters, it is easiest to climb when the trail is comfortable to walk, from spring to autumn.
Map
38.5250, 139.5969 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Set out from a trailhead on the Murakami–Tsuruoka border
- 2Climb toward the 555.4-meter summit
- 3Learn about the origins tied to its alternative name, Ishibachiyama
- 4Reflect on its standing among the Echigo 100 and Yamagata 100 mountains
Did you know?
💡 In addition to the name Nihonkoku, the mountain is also known as Ishibachiyama.
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