Mount Yari

Hida MountainsJapan

RangeHida Mountains

CountryJapan

Elevation3,180 m

About Mount Yari

Known as the Matterhorn of Japan for its distinctive pointed shape. The name means spear mountain. One of the most dramatic peaks in the Japan Alps. The approach requires overnight stays in mountain huts.

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