Mount Neishi


Mount Neishi is a 2,603m mountain on the border of Chino and Koumi of Nagano in Japan. This mountain belongs to Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group.

Description

Mount Neishi is a stratovolcano. This mountain is a part of the Yatsugatake-Chūshin Kōgen Quasi-National Park. Mount Higashi Tengu,, lies to the north, along the main traverse route of the Yatsugatake Mountain Range, and Mount Nishi Tengu,, is to the northwest. There is trail from Shibunoyu to Nakayama Pass, through Mount Higashi Tengu, to Mount Neishi. Additionally, there is a trail heading east to Honzawa Onsen, on the pass between Mount Higashi Tengu and Mount Neishi.
Mount Mikaburi,, Natsusawa Pass,, and Mount Iō, are located to the south. A lodge, Neishi Sanso, is located on the south side, 15 minutes from the peak.. The lodge is open April to November. The main traverse route of the Yatsugatake Mountain Range passes through the summit of Mount Neishi.

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