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Mt. Awa-gatake (1292.7m)
From afar, a mountain with 3 peaks can be seen in the background of Sanjo. Mt. Awa-gatake is a popular mountain to climb for many whom live in the area. From the Kita-Imo River the summit can be climbed in approximately 4 hours. As a spa hot spring is located nearby, many find themselves relaxing their muscles and freshening up after challenging Mt. Awa-gatake.
The official climbing season for Mt. Awa-gatake begins every May 5th. But please be warned that snow can remain on the mountain until the end of June.
Mt. Awa-gatake is located in the northern part of the Okuhayade-Awa-Sumon Prefectural Natural Park. Two trails lead to the summit of Mt. Awa-gatake, one from Imo River in Shitada and the other from Kamo.
↓ 90mins ↓
Awayakushi (5th station)
↓ 90mins ↓
Umanose (8th station)
↓ 40mins ↓
Mt. Awa-gatake Summit
| Access: | Vehicle: | Approximately a 50min drive from the Sanjo-Tsubame Inter-Change (Hokuriku Expressway) to the Kizu-shoten Shop front. |
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| Address | : 3-1 Asahicho2, Sanjo-shi, Niigata 955-8686 |
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| Tel | : +81 (0256) 34-5511 (ext.726) |
| Fax | : +81 (0256) 36-5111 |
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Sanjo City Office/955-8686 3-1 Asahicho2, Sanjo-shi, Niigata
Tel:+81 256-34-5511 (ext.314) Fax:+81 256-34-7933
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