Mount Hirogōchi

Overview

Mount Hirogōchi is a 2,895-meter peak in the Akaishi Mountains (Southern Alps) straddling Yamanashi and Shizuoka. Standing about 2 km south of Mount Notori, it marks the point where the ridge to its south is called the Shirane South Ridge. Counted among the Hundred Mountains of Kai, it is a quiet, view-rich summit that traversers of the Shirane Three Peaks extend their route to reach.

Highlights

• ●A 2,895-meter Southern Alps peak on the Yamanashi–Shizuoka border
• ●A ridge summit about 2 km south of Mount Notori
• ●The starting point of the Shirane South Ridge stretching southward
• ●A quiet summit with fine views, counted among the Hundred Mountains of Kai

History

Mount Hirogōchi is a high peak in the Akaishi range, sitting on the ridge continuing from Mount Notori, and it serves as the boundary from which the mountain area to the south is named the Shirane South Ridge. Known as one of the Hundred Mountains of Kai, it stands quietly amid the deep nature of the Southern Alps. For details of its climbing history and the origin of its name, please check official information.

Map

35.6061, 138.2358 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Plan a Shirane Three Peaks traverse and carefully check gear and weather
2. 2Follow the ridge extending south from the Mount Notori side to Mount Hirogōchi
3. 3Enjoy views of the Akaishi range and the Shirane South Ridge from the summit
4. 4Descend on a manageable route, or traverse on toward the Shirane South Ridge

Did you know?

💡 Positioned about 2 km south of Mount Notori, it is the pivotal summit from which the Akaishi ridge extending south is named the Shirane South Ridge.

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