Mount Gassan

Mount Gassan (月山, Gassan) is the highest of the Three Mountains of Dewa in the ancient province of Dewa (modern-day Yamagata prefecture). The Gassan Shrine stands at the mountain's summit, 1,984 metres (6,509 ft) above sea level.

Mount Gassan
月山
The summit and Gassan Shrine
Highest point
Elevation1,984 m (6,509 ft) [1]
Listing100 Famous Japanese Mountains Three Mountains of Dewa
Coordinates38°32′56″N 140°01′37″E 
Naming
English translationMoon Mountain
Language of nameJapanese
Geography
Mount Gassan
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano[1]
Climbing
Easiest routeHiking

It has a long hike from its trailhead and usually requires about 4-5 hours to hike it. Visitors should be aware of the weather and not try to hike it during windy or days with heavy rain. Also note that the trail is not paved and in some parts requires use of hands to clear certain parts of the trail.

Due to heavy winter snowfall, the mountain and shrine are inaccessible for long periods of the year; however, skiing is possible on the mountain from April to mid-summer.


  • Relief Map
  • Viewed from the South
  • Ridge
  • Ridge
  • Viewed from the Peak
  • Gassan Shrine at the summit
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References
  1. "Gassan". Japanese Quaternary Volcano Database. Geological Survey of Japan, AIST. Retrieved 13 May 2019.


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