川上村とは

Mountaineering and Hiking

　

List of climbing routes

Mt. Kimpo (Altitude: 2599m) (Also known as Mt. Kimpu)		Mt. Kobushi (Altitude: 2475m)

This mountain is located on the border of Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures.　There is a big rock called “Gojoiwa” at the peak of this mountain and is considered　the symbol of Mt. Kimpo. The mountain is one of the “one hundred most scenic mountains” of Japan.		As its name indicates, this mountain is located on the border of three prefectures (Yamanashi, Saitama and Nagano). It is the source of three big rivers, Chikuma River, Arakawa River and Fuji River. The trekking route going through these headwaters is very popular.

Mt. Ogawa (Altitude: 2418m)	Mt. Yokoo (Altitude: 1818m)

Although it doesn’t have notable features, a lot of experienced climbers climb this mountain for the experience.	It takes only two hours to get to the peak of this mountain from Shinshu Pass, which is on the border of Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures. There is easy access to the trekking route of this mountain and it is very popular among hikers.

Mt. Otoko (Altitude: 1851m)		Mt. Tengu (Altitude: 1882m)

This mountain is located at the north-western side of Kawakami village. It is popular among all ages for climbing as the trekking route is gentle and there is a fine view from the top.		You can reach the peak of this mountain from Magoi Pass in just one and half hours or so. The trekking route has a lot of sunshine and this enables longer climbing season for this mountain.

Mt. Oyama (Altitude: 2220m)		Mt. Kokushi (Altitude: 2592m)

This mountain is located on the eastern side of the village and provides a 360 degree view at the top of the mountain. It is also part of the trekking route for people climbing Mt. Kobushi.		This mountain has a gentle slope trekking route from Odarumi Pass to Mt. Kokushi.

Mt. Takatoya (Altitude: 1846m)

The access to this mountain is from the Takatoya Highlands. The trekking route has a steep slope but has no dangerous spots such as rocky tracts.