, or is a mountain and the main peak in the Okuchichibu Range in

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. It is located in

Chichibu Tama Kai National Park is a national park in Japan at the intersection of Saitama, Yamanashi, Nagano and Tokyo Prefectures. With eight peaks over 2000 m scattered over 1250 km2, there are numerous hiking trails and ancient shrines. The best known landmarks a ...

Best trails in Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park

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on the boundary of

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and

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.Mt. Kinpu (金峰山）
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, on its top and is one of the

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. At 2599 m tall, it is the second highest peak of the Okuchichibu Mountains.

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First take a bus bound for Masutomi Hot Spring (増富温泉). Second take a bus bound for Mizugakisansou (瑞牆山荘). Look for direct bus to the

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. It might be available depending on the season.Climbing Mount Kinpu
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