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Rokkaku Ushiyama

This mountain, which is one of the three Tono mountains along with Mt. Hayachine and Mt. Ishigami, often appears in the Tales of Tono. Altitude: 1,294.3m. Rokujinishi Shrine, located at the foot of the mountain, is said to have been built by Sakanoue Tamuramaro in the Daido era, and its inner shrine is located at the top of the mountain. Rokkakuushi Shrine is located near the Nukano-mae bus stop along the prefectural road heading towards Fuefuki Pass, and from there you can head to the trailhead. As you pass the 2nd station and are surrounded by oak and beech forests, the path becomes steeper, and from around the 6th station, you can enjoy the sight of Chinese plovers. Additionally, the inner shrine of Rokujinishi Shrine can be used as a shelter in case of bad weather. From the top, you can see the mountains of the Kami Mountains, including Mt. Hayachine and Mt. Goyo.

Skunk cabbage from Sadato Plateau

In the mountains of Tono, where winters are long, the white fairy skunk cabbage, which heralds the arrival of late spring, displays its dainty flowers from mid- to late April every year. It is located in the wetlands of the Sadato Plateau national forest northeast of Tono, and is in full bloom over an area of ​​approximately 1.7 hectares. Best time to see: April 15th to April 25th

Terasawa plateau

From the observation deck located at an altitude of 1,000 meters, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Iwate, Mt. Hayachine, and Mt. Chokai in the distance. *During the winter, the road may be closed due to snow conditions.