Mount Haku (白山, Hakusan) is one of Japan's Three Holy Mountains (三霊山) along with Mount Tate and Mount Fuji (what that means, I have no idea). The mountain is on the border of Gifu (岐阜), Fukui (福井), and Ishikawa (石川) prefectures in Japan's Hokuriku Region (北陸地方). Ishikawa is home to the most
Hiking Mount Sannomine (三ノ峰) in Japan
Mount Sannomine (三ノ峰, Sannomine) sits on the border of Fukui (福井), Gifu (岐阜), and Ishikawa (石川) in Japan's Ryōhaku Mountains (両白山地). The trailhead is not easy to get to, and if you don't have your own transportation, then you're out of luck unless you want to hire a very expensive cab (hitching
Hiking Mount Kanmuri (冠山) in Japan
Name: Mount Kanmuri Japanese name: 冠山 (Kanmuriyama) Location: Ibigawa, Gifu (岐阜県揖斐川町) / Ikeda, Fukui (福井県池田町) Summit elevation: 4,123 ft / 1,256.6 m Elevation change: 703 ft / 214 m Round-trip distance from trailhead: 3.44 mi / 5.53 km Round-trip time from trailhead*: 2:20 moving time / 2:46
Hiking Mount Hino (日野山) in Japan
Mount Hino (日野山, Hinosan), laughably nicknamed "Mt. Fuji of Echizen", is a day hike located in Echizen City, Fukui (福井県越前市). The summit is 2,608 ft / 795 m above sea level which makes this more of a hill than a mountain, but the trek up Mount Hino will still get your blood pumping, and the summit
Hiking Mount Nosaka (野坂岳) in Japan
Mount Nosaka (野坂岳, Nosakadake)a is a day hike in Tsuruga City in Japan's Fukui Prefecture (福井県敦賀市). The trail up the mountain is well maintained and easy to follow. If the weather cooperates, you will be rewarded with some great views of southern Fukui and possibly even the Kita Alps (北アルプス) if
Hiking Mount Arashima (荒島岳) in Japan
Mount Arashima (荒島岳, Arashimadake) is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains located in Ono City, Fukui (福井県大野市). Reaching Mount Arashima via public transport is possible, but those with their own transportation will find the trip far easier (less timing required to make the infrequent train