Mount Iwaki

Mount Iwaki

Mount Iwaki is a stratovolcano located in Aomori Prefecture, standing at an elevation of 1,625 meters. It is visible from anywhere on the Tsugaru Plain and is the highest peak in Aomori Prefecture. The summit of Mount Iwaki consists of three peaks: Iwaki, Tokiwa, and Haguro, with Iwaki being the central volcanic dome situated on a lava dome, while Tokiwa and Haguro are part of the outer rim.

Mount Iwaki is renowned for its graceful, skirt-like slopes and its conical, Fuji-like silhouette, earning it the nickname "Tsugaru Fuji." It is one of Japan’s most famous Hundred Famous Mountains and has been worshipped as a sacred mountain since ancient times. A shrine dedicated to Mount Iwaki is located at the summit. It is said that the shrine was first built in 780 and has been maintained and supported by successive lords of the Tsugaru Domain through the ages.

In 1975, the mountainous area surrounding Mount Iwaki was designated as Tsugaru Quasi-National Park, making it one of Aomori’s most popular tourist destinations. Visitors can take a lift directly to the summit or choose one of six hiking routes carefully prepared for tourists to ascend and enjoy panoramic views of Aomori.

Mount Iwaki

Must-visit reason: The highest peak in Aomori Prefecture

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Japan[Japan]

Prefecture/State where the attraction is located: Aomori Prefecture [Aomori Prefecture]

City where the attraction is located: Hirosaki [Hirosaki]