Mount Sannomine
Mountain in Japan
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Mt. Sannomine (三ノ峰, San-no-mine) is located on the border of Gujō, Gifu Prefecture, and Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, and rises to a height of 2,128 m (6,982 ft). It is located within the Hakusan National Park.[1]
| Mount Sannomine | |
|---|---|
| 三ノ峰 | |
 Mount Sannomine | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,128 m (6,982 ft) |
| Coordinates | 36°05′21″N 136°45′15″E |
| Geography | |
  Mount Sannomine | |
| Parent range | Ryōhaku Mountains |
History
Mount Sannomine, together with Mount Bessan, are sometimes included and called "Mount Haku's Five Peaks" (白山五峰 Hakusan go-mine).[2]
Mount Haku has been climbed for religious purposes for centuries. One popular hiking route from the Gifu Prefecture side of the mountains to Mount Haku's peak runs through Mount Bessan.
Geography
The surrounding area is part of Japan's snow country, so it is covered by snow for more than half of the year and various alpine plants can be seen.
Hiking paths
- There is a walking route from Mount Bessan in the north.[3]
- The shortest route originates in Ōno, Fukui Prefecture.
See also
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