Hiruzen Three Peaks Traverse

Ascend the three peaks of Mount Hiruzen and enjoy different views from their summits

The Hiruzen Three Peaks is the collective name for Kami-Hiruzen Peak (1,202 m), Naka-Hiruzen Peak (1,123 m) and Shimo-Hiruzen Peak (1,100 m), which straddle the border between Tottori and Okayama prefectures. The high altitude of this area keeps temperatures low during the summer months.

From the Shimo-Hiruzen trailhead, head through bamboo grassland toward Shimo-Hiruzen Peak. You will be rewarded with lofty views of the Hiruzen Highland and Mount Daisen (1,729 m) in the distance from the summit. Continue along the same path to the peaks of Naka-Hiruzen and Kami-Hiruzen.

After reaching Naka-Hiruzen Peak, choose between continuing on to Kami-Hiruzen Peak or taking a different route down to the Shiogamano-Reisen Spring. If you continue on to Kami-Hiruzen Peak, you'll get another perspective of Mount Daisen, as well as a view of Mount Karasugasen (1,448 m). This hiking trail features the purple blooms of dogtooth violets in May, while October and November are the best times to enjoy the red, orange and yellow leaves of autumn.

Highlights

Mount Kami-Hiruzen, Mount Naka-Hiruzen and Mount Shimo-Hiruzen

Idyllic views of the Hiruzen Three Peaks

The Hiruzen Three Peaks run from east to west, with Hiruzen Highland in the foothills. The meadows spread from the foothills up to the middle of Kami-Hiruzen Peak. These fertile fields are still used as pastureland. The beech forest near the ridgeline and the deciduous forests on the hillsides paint the mountains with colors throughout the seasons.

The view over bamboo grass fields

A view to remember

As you ascend the slopes of Shimo-Hiruzen Peak, stop for a moment and look behind you. The view overlooks the highlands and bamboo grass-covered ridges.

The purple flowers of the dogtooth violet

Purple dogtooth violets

Dogtooth violets are perennial flowers of the lily family. You will find them growing on the forest floors beneath the colonies of beech and Mongolian oak that you pass by. Dogtooth violets typically bloom from late April to early May.

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Hiruzen Three Peaks Traverse

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