Overview
Mount Kitaokusenjō is a 2,601-meter peak in Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and is the highest point of the Okuchichibu mountain range. It is counted among the Kai Hyakuzan, a list of notable mountains in the former Kai Province.
Highlights
- ●Highest peak of the Okuchichibu range at 2,601 meters
- ●360-degree views from the summit on clear days
- ●Neighboring Mount Kokushi reachable in about 20 minutes on foot
- ●Named after Mount Okusenjō, located about 4 kilometers to the north
History
The mountain's name derives from its position north of Mount Okusenjō (2,409 meters), located about 4 kilometers away. Although it is the highest summit in the Okuchichibu range, it sits slightly off the main ridgeline, which is thought to make it somewhat less well known than the nearby Mount Kokushi (2,592 meters) and Mount Kinpu (2,599 meters).
Access
The mountain is reached via trailheads in Yamanashi City and is commonly climbed together with adjacent Mount Kokushi.
Best season
Clear, dry weather offers the best chance of wide views from the summit. As a high mountain, extra care is needed during periods of lingering or fresh snow.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Set out from the trailhead toward the ridgeline
- 2Follow the Okuchichibu ridge trail
- 3Take in the 360-degree summit views at Mount Kitaokusenjō
- 4Continue about 20 minutes on foot to Mount Kokushi
Did you know?
💡 Despite being the highest peak in the Okuchichibu range, its position off the main ridge is thought to make it less well known than neighboring Mount Kokushi and Mount Kinpu.
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