Mount Himekami (Japanese: 姫神山, Himekami-san) is a mountain in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] It lends its name to the band Himekami.[3] Mt. Himekami is about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of urban Morioka and features alpine flora and views of Mount Iwate. A relatively easy hike to its summit is practicable from April to November.
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Seen from the WNW
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Seen from the west. Taken from Mount Iwate
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The top of Mount Himekami
Mount Himekami | |
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![]() Seen from the NbE. | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) |
Coordinates | 39°54′59.91″N 141°12′56.8″E / 39.9166417°N 141.215778°E |
Naming | |
Native name | 姫神山 (Japanese) |
Geography | |
Climbing | |
Access | Hiking |
References
edit- ^ "Mt. Himekami (姫神山)". Hiking in Japan. 2010-09-25. Retrieved 2017-12-18.
- ^ "Lily of the valley of Mount Himekami | National must-see-japan (Japanese sightseeing promotion association)". www.nihon-kankou.or.jp.e.wp.hp.transer.com. Retrieved 2017-12-18.
- ^ "Himekami". Last.fm. Retrieved 2017-12-18.