Mount Tate

Mount Tate is located in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, in the southeastern part of the country. At 3,015 meters (9,892 feet), it is one of the highest peaks in the Hida Mountains and one of Japan's "Three Holy Mountains," together with Mount Fuji and Mount Haku. Mount Tate is open for climbing from April through November. During Japan's Asuka period, Saeki no Ariyori was the first to climb it. On December 4, 1934, the area was declared as the Chbu-Sangaku National Park.

Tateyama is located in Toyama Prefecture's southeast corner. The village of Tateyama, at the base of the mountain, is reachable by train from Toyama, the prefecture's seat. Climbers and visitors can take public transportation to the Murodo Plateau Station, which is located at an altitude of 2,450 meters (8,038 feet), from where they can walk to the peak.

Climbers can receive a blessing and warm sake from a priest at Oyama Shrine, which is located on the mountain's peak. Climbers can also buy food, beverages, and souvenirs at the rest area. A commercial area and onsen bath are located on the Murodo Plateau. The onsen on Tateyama is famed for using sulfur spring water in its baths, which leaves a distinct odour that can be detected even as you climb the mountain. Climbers traveling along the main route from Tateyama Station to the Murodo Plateau on clear days can see Shmy Falls (Japan's tallest waterfall) across the valley.

Height: 2,068 m

Location: Toyama Prefecture, Japan