Pronunciation [hiuchiyama] Elevation 2,462 m Mountain range Kubiki Mountains | Parent range Kubiki Mountains Prominence 1,637 m Easiest route Hiking | |
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Location Itoigawa and Myōkō,
Niigata Prefecture, Japan Topo map Geospatial Information Authority 25000:1 湯川内
50000:1 妙高山 Similar Mount Myōkō, Niigata‑Yakeyama, Mt Amakazari, Mt Takatsuma, Mount Echigo‑Komagatake | ||
Mount Hiuchi (火打山, Hiuchi-yama) is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, reaching the height of 2,462 m (8,077 ft). It is situated in Japan's Kubiki Mountains in Niigata Prefecture. It was specified for Jōshin'etsu Kōgen National Park on July 10, 1956.
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Map of Mount Hiuchi, Odaira, Itoigawa, Niigata Prefecture 949-1221, Japan
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The surrounding is a Snow country (Japan). This mountain is famous for many Alpine plants on the upper part of the mountains above the tree line. Siberian Dwarf Pine can be see in the place and Rock Ptarmigan lives. This mountain is selected to " 100 famous Mountains with flowers" by Sumie Tanaka. She introduced Primula cuneifolia Ledeb. var. hakusanensis Makino of Primula as a represented flower. There are several climbing routes to the top of the mountain. There are Kōya pond and Kōya Mountain hut with campground in the southeast in the top of the mountain.