Mount Gassan
Mount Gassan (月山, Gassan) is one of the Three Mountains of Dewa. It is located in the former province of Dewa.. Its peak is 1,984 metres (6,509 ft) above sea level. Gassan Shrine is at the peak.
 The summit and Gassan Shrine | |
| Elevation | 1,984 m (6,509 ft)[1] |
|---|---|
| Listing | 100 Famous Japanese Mountains Three Mountains of Dewa |
| Translation | Moon Mountain (Japanese) |
| Location | |
| Geology | |
| Type | Stratovolcano[1] |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking |
It is a long and hard hike up the mountain
The mountain is inaccessible during the winter due to snow
Mount Gassan is unique because it possesses characteristics of both shield volcanoes and stratovolcanoes, even though it is primarily categorized as a stratovolcano.[2]
Mount Gassan Media
- Gassan Volcano Relief Map, SRTM-1.jpg
Gassan ia a volcano in Yamagata Prefecture, Honshu, Japan.
- Gassan.JPG
Main peak of Gassan as seen from the south. Taken at Yamagata Expressway's Gassanko rest area.
- Gassan Ridge 2006A.jpg
A view of Ubagatake seen from the Northeast. The Gassan's summit in the behind photographer.
The trai at Mount Gassan
The NNW view from Mount Gassan.
References
Other websites
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- Mount Gassan Travel: (Japanese)
- Mt. Gassan Page: (English)[dead link]
- Mount Gassan Travel: (English)