Mount Juni

Overview

Mount Juni is a 1,683-meter peak in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, counted among the One Hundred Mountains of Yamanashi. It rises in the Misaka Mountains, which stretch along the northern side of the Fuji Five Lakes such as Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Sai. True to its name, meaning roughly twelve peaks, the mountain is known for a traverse that crosses a series of small summits one after another, from the first to the twelfth. From the ridgeline one can look out to Mount Fuji and the lakes below, and the varied route, which includes rocky sections and narrow ridges, is popular with fit and experienced hikers. It is a mountain where you can feel the nature at the foot of Mount Fuji while savoring the sense of achievement of traversing a chain of celebrated peaks.

Highlights

• ●A 1,683-meter peak, one of the One Hundred Mountains of Yamanashi
• ●Twelve small peaks running from the first to the twelfth
• ●Views of Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes from the ridge
• ●A rewarding traverse with rocky sections and narrow ridges

History

Mount Juni is a 1,683-meter peak rising in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, and is selected as one of the One Hundred Mountains of Yamanashi. It belongs to the Misaka Mountains that lie to the north of the Fuji Five Lakes and has long been cherished as a vantage point commanding views of Mount Fuji. The name Juni, meaning twelve, is said to derive from the mountain's profile of counting twelve small peaks, running from the first to the twelfth. As details such as the condition of individual trails and the state of any suspension bridges or chained sections can change with the season, it is best to confirm the latest official or hiking information before setting out.

Map

35.5197, 138.6914 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to the trailhead by bus from the Kawaguchiko Station area
2. 2Follow the ridge of the Misaka Mountains, crossing the small peaks one by one
3. 3Enjoy the views of Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes from the summit of Mount Juni
4. 4After descending, relax at the hot springs and lakeside scenery around Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Sai

Did you know?

💡 The name Juni, or twelve, is said to come from the mountain's distinctive form of crossing twelve small peaks one after another from the first to the twelfth, and the varied traverse with its narrow ridges and rocky sections is passed down among hikers as the real thrill of this mountain.

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