, or is a mountain and the main peak in the Okuchichibu Range in

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Best trails in Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park
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and

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.Mt. Kinpu (金峰山）
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, on it top and is one of the

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. At 2599 m tall,Peak Kinpu-san
''Peakhunter AG'' it is the second highest peak of the Okuchichibu Mountains.

Access

First take a bus bound for Masutomi Hot Spring (増富温泉). Second take a bus bound for Mizugakisansou (瑞牆山荘). Look for direct bus to the

trailhead A trailhead is the point at which a trail begins, where the trail is often intended for hiking, biking, horseback riding, or off-road vehicles. Modern trailheads often contain rest rooms, maps, sign posts and distribution centers for information ...

. It might be available depending on the season.Climbing Mount Kinpu
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