Mt. Nyukasa-yama / Hokkkemichi

Nyukasa-yama
The most popular theory is that it was called “Nyukasa” because it is read as “Nyukasa” instead of “Ilikasa” and looks like a hat at the top of a mountain of rice piled up in bundles after rice harvesting.

It is also said to be called Suzuran-yama because of its famous Suzuran trees, or Amakoi-yama because of the theory that it was used for a ceremony of rain-making. Located at the northern edge of the Southern Alps, the Fossa Magna of the so-called ITOSHIZU Tectonic Line passes just northeast of the mountain, making it a geologically valuable place. It is 1955 meters high and is a member of the 300 Famous Mountains. The area around the summit, including two marshlands, is an area of valuable flora and fauna, and is also one of the 100 most famous mountains for its flowers. The summit offers a spectacular 360-degree view, and 31 of Japan’s 100 most famous mountains can be seen from the summit (according to a survey by Manaslu sanso mountain hut). The mountain is close to the Tokyo metropolitan area, and you can take the gondola to the summit not only in the green season but also in the winter season, making it a place where you can easily enjoy the mountain throughout all seasons.