Mt. Gassan
月山
Miyako, Iwate · Elevation 456 m
Gassan is a 455.9 m peak rising at the base of the Omoe Peninsula across Miyako Bay from central Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture. Also called Gotenyama, its summit commands sweeping views of Miyako Bay, Jōdogahama, the coastal terraces toward Heisaki, the Pacific Ocean, and the Kitakami Mountains with Mt. Hayachine in the distance. The trail starts from the torii of Hakusan Shrine in Shirahama and forms part of the Michinoku Coastal Trail. The peak appears in the Iwate Hyakumeizan and the Iwate-no-Yama 150.
Mt. Gassan at a glance
- Weather: The most settled day in the next 7 days is Fri, November 6: clear, gusts up to 5 m/s.
Mt. Gassan weather (hourly, 14 days)
Sunrise today 06:02, sunset 16:30
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Huts, campsites and lodging near Mt. Gassan
Campsites
- 宮古市立磯鶏小学校
- 宮古市立河南中学校
- 宮古市立藤原小学校
Lodging
- 近江屋
Lists that include Mt. Gassan
Mt. Gassan facts
- Also known as
- 御殿山
- Elevation
- 456 m
- Location
- Miyako, Iwate
39.620789, 142.005302 - Website
- www.city.miyako.iwate.jp
- Trail Map
- www.pref.iwate.jp (PDF)