Mount Nyukasa
| Mount Nyukasa | |
|---|---|
| 入笠山 | |
 Mount Nyukasa viewed from near the Suzurannosato Station. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,955 m (6,414 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 35°53′47″N 138°10′18″E / 35.89639°N 138.17167°ECoordinates: 35°53′47″N 138°10′18″E / 35.89639°N 138.17167°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Japan |
| Parent range | Akaishi Mountains |
Mount Nyukasa (入笠山 Nyūkasa-yama) is a mountain located on the northernmost edge of the Akaishi Mountains (also known as the Southern Alps), in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
Outline
Though part of the “Southern Alps”, Mount Nyukasa is not included in the Minami Alps National Park. There are multiple mountain climbing trails, and the summit offers a view of Mount Fuji.[2]
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has an observatory near the peak of Mount Nyukasa.
References
- ↑ Geospatial Information Authority of Japan
- ↑ Blog post by Yamaonna, read 2015-11-01
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