Mountain type Stratovolcano Easiest route Hiking | Elevation 1,984 m | |
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Listing 100 Famous Japanese Mountains
Three Mountains of Dewa Translation Moon Mountain (Japanese) Similar Mount Haguro, Mount Chōkai, Mount Asahi, Mount Zaō, Mount Iide | ||
Mount Gassan (月山, Gassan) is the highest of the Three Mountains of Dewa in the ancient province of Dewa (modern-day Yamagata prefecture). The Gassan Shrine stands at the mountain's summit, 1984 meters above sea level.
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- Map of Mount Gassan Shonai Higashitagawa District Yamagata Prefecture Japan
- Mt gassan yamagata japan 2003 3
- References
Map of Mount Gassan, Shonai, Higashitagawa District, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Due to heavy winter snowfall, the mountain and shrine are inaccessible for long periods of the year; however, skiing is possible on the mountain from April to mid-summer.
Mt gassan yamagata japan 2003 3
References
Mount Gassan Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA