is a mountain of the
Akaishi Mountains−"Southern Alps" (南アルプス ''Minami-Arupusu''), in
Yamanashi Prefecture,
Japan.
It is the
second tallest mountain
A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited summit area, and is usually highe ...
in
Japan, after
Mount Fuji, and is known as "the Leader of the Southern Alps".
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. Minami Alps Net. Accessed July 1, 2008. It is included in the
100 Famous Japanese Mountains. It is located in
Minami Alps National Park, near the city of
Minami-Alps.
Geography
The is a tall rock face on the eastern side of the mountain.
Alpine plants grow abundantly, especially on the mountain's southeastern slope along the route to and along the and courses along on the mountain's northern side. Large clusters of plants can be seen from huts near the top. The species is endemic to this mountain.
See also
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List of mountains in Japan
*
100 Famous Japanese Mountains
*
Three-thousanders (in Japan)
*
Akaishi Mountains
*
List of Ultras of Japan
References
External links
Topographic map(1:25,000)
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Kita
Mount Kitadake
Kita, Mount
Mount Kitadake
Highest points of Japanese national parks