Mt. Shiomi (塩見岳, Shiomi-dake) is a mountain located in the centre of the Akaishi Mountains−Southern Alps, within Minami Alps National Park, Japan. It is on the border of Shizuoka and Nagano Prefectures.[3] It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
| Mount Shiomi | |
|---|---|
| 塩見岳 | |
 Mount Shiomi seen from Mount Aino | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,047 m (9,997 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 505 m (1,657 ft)[2] |
| Listing | List of mountains and hills of Japan by height |
| Coordinates | 35°34′26″N 138°10′59″E / 35.57389°N 138.18306°E[1] |
| Geography | |
  Mount Shiomi Japan | |
| Location | Chūbu region, Honshū, Japan |
| Parent range | Akaishi Mountains |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking |
At 3,047 m tall, it is the 16th tallest mountains and hills of Japan. There is the mountaineering route on from a ridge in Akaishi Mountains.
History
edit- 1902 - Toranosuke Ienaka climbed the top for the Surveying investigation. Afterwards, the Triangulation station was set up in the peak on the west side.
- 1964 - The Mount Shiomi region was specified for the new Minami Alps National Park.[4]
- 1977 - Shiomi mountain hut was built on the west of the summit .
Gallery
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Shiomi Mountain hut and Mount Shiomi
(seen from west) -
Mount Shiomi seen from Mount Eboshi
(seen from south) -
Mount Shiomi seen from Mount Kōmori
(seen from southeast) -
Mount Shiomi seen from Kogōchi
(seen from south)
References
edit- ^ a b "Altitude of the main mountain in Japan (in Nagano prefecture)" (in Japanese). Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. Retrieved 2011-04-01.
- ^ "Shiomi-dake, Japan". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
- ^ "Geography and travels in Japan: Mt. Shari, Mt. Shiomi, Mt Takao, Mt. Tateyama, Mt. Unzen, Mt. Usu, Mt. Yake, Mt. Yari, Mt. Yatsu, Mt. Zao".
- ^ "Minami Alps National Park". Ministry of the Environment (Japan). Archived from the original on 2011-03-22. Retrieved 2011-04-01.
See also
edit- List of mountains in Japan
- 100 Famous Japanese Mountains
- Three-thousanders (in Japan)
- Akaishi Mountains
- Minami Alps National Park
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