It is located at the southernmost tip of Towada-Hachimantai National Park and straddles both Akita and Iwate prefectures. The mountain's name comes from the legend that a horse can be seen appearing on the mountainside during the lingering snow in early summer. It is a treasure trove of diverse volcanic topography and hundreds of species of alpine plants, including dicentra.
- Location
- 〒020-0573 Shizukuishi Town, Iwate District, Iwate Prefecture
- Inquiries
- Shizukuishi Town Tourism and Commerce Division
Phone number 019-692-6407
FAX number 019-692-5208 - Other
- In winter, the prefectural road to the trailhead is closed.
