Mount Chokai

  • Yamagata
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn

Mount Chokai, standing majestically at 2,236 meters on the border of Yamagata and Akita, is affectionately called "Dewa Fuji" for its beautifully symmetrical form. Rising sharply from the Sea of Japan, it offers dynamic coastal views and a breathtaking contrast between summer snow patches and delicate alpine flowers near the summit. Beyond its scenery, the mountain is a sacred peak steeped in ancient history, where abundant spring waters nourish mystical sites like "Maruike-sama" at its foot. Whether through serious trekking or a casual drive to its scenic lookouts, visitors can experience both the wonders of nature and Japan's unique mountain worship, making it a sacred destination that symbolizes the pinnacle of Tohoku’s natural beauty.

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【4K空撮】16真室川町野々村ため池から望む鳥海山 〈やまがた景観物語〉

【4K空撮】16真室川町野々村ため池から望む鳥海山 〈やまがた景観物語〉

Yamagata Prefecture

Mount Chokai

Address
Fukura, Yuza-machi, Akumi-gun, Yamagata
Website
https://www.yuzachokai.jp/
Operator
Yuza Chokai Tourism Association

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