Mount Azami

Coordinates: 34°21′39″N 136°03′57″E / 34.36083°N 136.06583°E / 34.36083; 136.06583
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Mount Azami
薊岳
Mount Azami from the east (March 2009)
Highest point
Elevation1,406 m (4,613 ft)
ListingList of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Coordinates34°21′39″N 136°03′57″E / 34.36083°N 136.06583°E / 34.36083; 136.06583
Naming
Language of nameJapanese
Pronunciation[azamidake]
Geography
Parent rangeDaikō Mountains
Topo 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

Gallery

  • 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