Mount Azami

Mountain in Japan
Mount Azami is located in Japan
Mount Azami
Mount Azami
Higashiyoshino and Kawakami, Nara, Japan
Parent rangeDaikō MountainsTopo mapGeographical Survey Institute 25000:1 大豆生
50000:1 伊勢

Mount Azami (薊岳, Azamidake) is a 1,406 m (4,613 ft) mountain, located on the border of Higashiyoshino and Kawakami, Nara, Japan.

Outline

Mount Azami is one of the Daikō Mountains. Its two peaks are known as Oyama (男山) and Meyama (女山), respectively meaning male peak and female peak. It is one of the Kinki 100 mountains.

Route

The most popular route is from Ōmata Bus Stop of Nara Kōtsu. It takes two and half hours via Mount Ōkagami.

Access

  • Ōmata Bus Stop of Nara Kōtsu
  • Mount Azami from the west (03/2009)
    Mount Azami from the west (03/2009)
  • Mount Azami from Myojindani Valley (03/2009)
    Mount Azami from Myojindani Valley (03/2009)
  • At the top of Mount Azami (Oyama) (03/2009)
    At the top of Mount Azami (Oyama) (03/2009)
  • At the top of Mount Azami (Meyama) (03/2009)
    At the top of Mount Azami (Meyama) (03/2009)
  • A view from the top of Mount Azami (South) (03/2009)
    A view from the top of Mount Azami (South) (03/2009)
  • A view from the top of Mount Azami (Southeast) (03/2009)
    A view from the top of Mount Azami (Southeast) (03/2009)
  • At Mount Azami (03/2009)
    At Mount Azami (03/2009)
  • Sasano Shrine at Ōmata (03/2009)
    Sasano Shrine at Ōmata (03/2009)

References

  • Ōdaigahara, Takami, Kurosoyama, Shobunsha, 2008
  • Official Home Page of the Geographical Survey Institute in Japan