Mount Gassan
mountain in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Mount Gassan (月山, Gassan) is one of the Three Mountains of Dewa. It is located in the former province of Dewa.. Its peak is 1,984 metres (6,509 ft) above sea level. Gassan Shrine is at the peak.
| Mount Gassan | |
|---|---|
| 月山 | |
 The summit and Gassan Shrine | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,984 m (6,509 ft)[1] |
| Listing | 100 Famous Japanese Mountains Three Mountains of Dewa |
| Coordinates | 38°32′56″N 140°01′37″E / 38.54889°N 140.02694°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Moon Mountain |
| Language of name | Japanese |
| Geography | |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano[1] |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking |
It is a long and hard hike up the mountain
The mountain is inaccessible during the winter due to snow
Mount Gassan is unique because it possesses characteristics of both shield volcanoes and stratovolcanoes, even though it is primarily categorized as a stratovolcano.[2]