Mount Aka (Yatsugatake)
Mountain in the country of Japan
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Mount Aka (赤岳, Aka-dake) is a 2,899m mountain on the border of Chino, Hara of Nagano, and Hokuto of Yamanashi in Japan. This mountain is the tallest mountain of Yatsugatake Mountains.
Prominence1,916 m (6,286 ft)[1]
Coordinates35°58′14″N 138°22′12″E[1]
| Mount Aka | |
|---|---|
| 赤岳 | |
Mount Aka | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,899 m (9,511 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,916 m (6,286 ft)[1] |
| Listing | List of mountains and hills of Japan by height Ultra, Ribu |
| Coordinates | 35°58′14″N 138°22′12″E[1] |
| Naming | |
English translation | Red Mountain |
Language of name | Japanese |
| Pronunciation | Japanese: [akadake] |
| Geography | |
  Mount Aka Location within Japan | |
| Location | On the border of Chino, Hara of Nagano, and Hokuto of Yamanashi in Japan |
| Parent range | Southern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group |
| Geology | |
| Stratovolcano | |
| Volcanic arc | Northeastern Japan Arc |
Description
Mount Aka is a stratovolcano. This mountain is a center of the Yatsugatake-Chūshin Kōgen Quasi-National Park.
Climbing route
There are several routes to reach to the top of Mount Aka. The most popular route is from Minoto. It takes about four and half hours.
Access
- Minotoguchi Bus Stop of Suwa Bus
Gallery
Mount Aka from north side
Mount Amida from Mount Aka
Mount Asama from Mount Aka
Mount Iō and Mount Yoko from Mount Aka
Akaishi Mountains from Mount Aka
Mount Tateshina and Hida Mountains from Mount Aka
The top of Mount Aka
Akadake Shirine at the top of Mount Aka
Mount Aka (December 2006)
