Mount Utsugi
Mountain in Chūbu region, Japan
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Mount Utsugi (空木岳, Utsugi-dake) is a mountain located on the boundary of Okuwa, Iijima and Miyada, Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. It is 2,864 m (9,396 ft) tall and part of the Kiso Mountains. It is also included on the list of "100 Famous Japanese Mountains."
| Mount Utsugi | |
|---|---|
| 空木岳 | |
 Mount Utsugi from Mount Akanigi | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,864 m (9,396 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°43′08″N 137°49′01″E[1] |
| Geography | |
  Mount Utsugi | |
| Parent range | Kiso Mountains |
Hiking
The landscape of Mt. Utsugi includes large granite boulders surrounded by lush greenery. Due to its distance and elevation gain it is usually completed as an overnight hike. The trail begins in the town of Komagane which is also popular for its onsen and the Komagatake Ropeway.
Gallery
The summit of Mount Utsugi.
The view from the summit.
