Mount Mizugaki
瑞牆山
High ground with alpine air, big views and trails for every level.
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What this place is
Mount Mizugaki (瑞牆山 Mizugaki-san) is a mountain located in Hokuto-city, in the Yamanashi Prefecture, within Chichibu Tama Kai National Park. It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains. It is part of the Okuchichibu Mountains. It has an altitude of 2230m. The mountain is located just across from Mount Kinpu. The mountain is composed mainly of granite, and has beautiful flowers in summer. Mount Mizugaki has a unique shape consisting of a number of granite rocks, strangely shaped rocks and huge rocks that is opposite to Chichibu mountains covered with rich woods. The view from the peak is magnificent and hiking routes are in good condition. Many hikers walk here especially in the seasons of fresh green and autumn leaves.
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Why it is worth the trip
- Panoramas that open up above the treeline — on clear days you can trace whole valleys and distant ranges.
- Vegetation that changes with altitude, from cedar forest to alpine flowers within a single climb.
- Ropeways, toll roads or mountain buses that put the scenery within reach of casual visitors, not just hikers.
What you can do here
- Ride the ropeway or mountain bus to the upper station and walk the easy loop trail at the top.
- Photograph the sea of clouds or sunrise — early morning is usually the clearest window.
- Hike a marked course matched to your time and fitness; most trailheads post an estimated round-trip time.
- Combine the visit with a nearby hot spring to finish the day.
Getting there
We do not have step-by-step transit directions for this spot yet. Open the location on Google Maps for routes from where you are staying.
Good to know before you go
- Temperature drops roughly 0.6°C per 100 m of elevation — bring a windproof layer even in summer.
- Mountain transport stops early and pauses in winter or bad weather; check the last downhill service.
- Bring cash: summit shops and mountain huts often have no card readers or signal.
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