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Mountain Spots in Numata-Tone Area Area

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  • Mt. Kasho
    Travel / Tourism
    Numata City, Gunma Prefecture
    A sacred mountain on which, according to legend, a mountain ascetic became a tengu, a type of long-nosed goblin. The mountain towers behind the Ryugeiin Miroku-ji Temple, which was founded in 848 by Ennin, head priest of the renowned Enryakuji Temple. From the top of the mountain, visitors can see Mt. Mitsumine and Mt. Komochi to the south. Visitors can also enjoy the mountain's seasonal scenery, with fresh verdure in spring, birdsong in summer, and fall foliage in autumn. There's also a mountaineering course for expert climbers which involves climbing a crag called Oshodai.
  • Mt. Sukai
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Prefecture Numata City
    This is one of “Japan's 100 famous mountains” located between the border of Gunma Prefecture and Tochigi Prefecture. The summit is 2,144 meters high and the beautiful mountain is an old stratovolcano that has eroded, and is now covered with moss, forests and flowers. There is a long ridge extending east to west, however more than 500 meters of the mountain has fallen on the north side. There are two climbing routes from the Ginzandaira on the Tochigi Prefecture side or from Fudosawa on Gunma Prefecture side. For beginners. it is recommended to climb the mountain from the Gunma side. It is close to Mt. Sukai and you can climb to the top in a relatively short period of time.
    Mt. Sukai image
  • Mt. Hotaka
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Prefecture Tone-gun Katashina-mura, Tone-gun Minakami-machi, Tone-gun Kawaba-mura
    This is one of the “100 Mountains of Japan” and is situated at the border of Minakami-machi, Kawaba Village and Katashina Village. It includes a chain of seven peaks of 2,000 meters, including the main peak Mt. Okihotaka at 2,158 meters above sea. The ancient volcano is said to have formed about one million years ago, and there are many deep valleys created radially through erosion. It is known as a spiritual mountain where people have worshipped since ancient times and near the summit of the mountain is a statue of Yamato Takeru-no-mikoto, from which the mountain name was derived.
    Mt. Hotaka image
  • Mt. Tanigawa
    Travel / Tourism
    Minakami cho Yunoso Tone-gun, Gunma prefecture
    At 1977 meters in elevation, this mountain is one of Japan’s Top 100 Mountains, located on the border between Gunma and Niigata prefectures. The peak splits into two peaks—called “Toma no Mimi” and “Oki no Mimi” —with great climbing courses for both beginner and advanced climbers. Known for steep, rocky areas and harsh weather changes, there are ropeway and lift options to help. The mountain ridge is home to a wealth of alpine plants, and the overlapping mountain lines and diverse natural colors provide you with a fantastic view.
    Mt. Tanigawa image
  • Mt. Hiragatake
    Travel / Tourism
    Nigata Pref. Uonumashi
    This mountain along the border of Niigata and Gunma is one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains. It's known for the views of Mt Hiuchigatake, Mt. Keizuru, Mt. Shibutsu, and others in the Oze Mountains that you can see from its steppe like mountaintop. Near the mountaintop you can find a large granite megalith called Tamago-iwa (Egg Rock), an unusual rock so called because of the egg-shaped rocks around its foundation. The Siberian dwarf pine also grows here and as you look out across the magnificent landscape you'll see them dotted across the marshy grasslands. This area has been chosen as one of Japan's 500 Important Wetlands.
    Mt. Hiragatake image
  • Mt. Shibutsu
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Tone-gun Katashinamura Tokura Hoka
    Mt. Shibutsu image
  • Mt.Kuroiwa
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma
  • Mt.Kesamaru
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma
  • Mt.Azumaya
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma
  • Mt.Sennokura
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma
  • Mt.Ichinokura (Mt.Tanigawa)
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma
  • Mt.Shiragamon (Mt.Asahi)
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma
  • Mt.Asahi
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma
  • Mt.Kinunuma
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma
  • Mt.Okinomimi (Mt.Tanigawa)
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma
  • Mt.Keizuru
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata
  • Mt.Onoko
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Shibukawa-shi
  • Mt.Hafusan
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Tone-gun Minakamimachi
  • Junigadake
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Prefecture Agatsuma-gun Takayama
  • Mt.Nakanodake
    Travel / Tourism
    Gunma Agatsuma-gun Takayamamura
Gunma Numata-Tone Area
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Gunma prefecture is synonymous with onsen. Natural hot spring water sources throughout the prefecture have given rise to a series of small onsen towns, each set among luscious mountains. At Kusatsu, Ikaho, and Minakami, traditional indoor and outdoor bathing experiences are served hand in hand with irresistible onsen-themed food, including steam-cooked eggs and custard pudding.

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