Mount Tate
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Mount Tate (立山, Tateyama, ta-te) is located in the southeastern area of Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It is the tallest peak in the Hida Mountains at 3,015 m (9,892 ft) and, along with Mount Fuji and Mount Haku, it is one of Japan's "Three Holy Mountains" (三霊山 Sanreizan). The climbing season for Mount Tate is from April until November. It was first climbed by Saeki no Ariyori (佐伯有頼) during Japan's Asuka period.
Name
The kanji for the mountain (立山 Tateyama) mean "stand or standing" and "mountain," respectively. Another common English name is the redundant Mount Tateyama. (The pronunciation of tate is two syllables similar to pâté rather than gate). The Toyama Prefectural Government uses the name Mount Tateyama as an official translation of the Japanese mountain because it shares its name with the neighboring town of Tateyama. Some English-speaking locals just use the Japanese name Tateyama when referring to the mountain, though all three variations are used interchangeably.
Location
Mount Tate is located in southeastern Toyama Prefecture. At the base of the mountain is the town of Tateyama, which is accessible by train from the prefecture's capital city, Toyama. Public transportation will take climbers and tourists as far as the Murodo Plateau Station at an altitude of 2,450 m (8,038 ft), from where individuals may climb to the peak on foot.
Mountain sights
Located on the peak of the mountain is Oyama Shrine, where climbers can receive a blessing and warm sake from a priest. There is also a rest area where climbers may buy food, drinks and souvenirs.
Located on the Murodo Plateau is shopping area and onsen bath. The onsen on Mount Tate is famously known for their use of sulfur spring water for the bath, leaving a noticeable aroma that can be detected even while ascending the mountain.
On clear days, climbers can see Shōmyō Falls (the tallest waterfall in Japan) across the valley while traveling along the main road from Tateyama Station to the Murodo Plateau.
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