Mount Hachibuse

Mount Hachibuse is a mountain on the border between Yabu City and Kami Town in Mikata County, with an altitude of 1,221 meters. It is a high mountain that stretches from Mt. Hyonosen to the south to Mt. Torokawa to the north. It stretches from Mt. Hachibuse through Mt. Takamaru and Mt. Akakura to Mt. Hyonosen, and is part of the Mt. Hyonosen Ushiroyama-Nagisan Quasi-National Park. The summit of Mt. Hachibuse is slightly concave, like a large bowl turned upside down, and it is said that the name comes from this shape. A large, gently sloping grassland stretches out above the ground, making it a great place to enjoy a plateau hike. In autumn, the vast grassland that spreads across the foot of Mt. Hachibuse is particularly spectacular! Additionally, there are colonies of rare plants that grow in high altitude marshes, such as colonies of Menyanthes tsunderen and Yamadorizenmai, which are a delight to the eyes and souls of hikers.