Mount Hotaka

Hida MountainsJapan

RangeHida Mountains

CountryJapan

Elevation3,190 m

First Ascent1916 (Shirai & others)

About Mount Hotaka

The highest mountain in the Northern Japan Alps. The ridgeline traverse from Hotaka to Yari is one of the most famous and exposed hikes in Japan. Known as the sword ridge.

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