Mount Tsurugi (Kamiichi Town, Toyama Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Tsurugidake is a famous peak in the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps) that straddles the towns of Kamiichi and Tateyama in Toyama Prefecture. At 2,999 meters above sea level, it is characterized by its steep, sheer ridges and precipitous cliffs, and is known as one of the most challenging peaks in the Japanese Alps. Locals have long admired it...
