Mount Utsugi

Mount Utsugi (空木岳, Utsugi-dake) is a mountain located on the boundary of Okuwa, Iijima and Miyada, Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. It is 2,864 m (9,396 ft) tall and part of the Kiso Mountains. It is also included on the list of "100 Famous Japanese Mountains."

Mount Utsugi
空木岳
Mount Utsugi from Mount Akanigi
Highest point
Elevation	2,864 m (9,396 ft)
Listing	Mountains of Japan
Coordinates	35°43′08″N 137°49′01″E
Geography
Mount Utsugi Kiso District and Kamiina District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Parent range	Kiso Mountains

Hiking

The landscape of Mt. Utsugi includes large granite boulders surrounded by lush greenery. Due to its distance and elevation gain it is usually completed as an overnight hike. The trail begins in the town of Komagane which is also popular for its onsen and the Komagatake Ropeway.

Gallery

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  The summit of Mount Utsugi.
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  The view from the summit.

External links

• https://www.hikemasterjapan.com/utsugi