Experience breathtaking views of the historic city of Kanazawa and the Sea of Japan from the “Medicinal King of Mountains,” Mt. Iouzen

Details

• Private experience

• Location: Mt.Iouzen, Kanazawa, Ishikawa

• 6 ~ 8 hours

• 8 people max. Minimum of 2 participants required. (Solo guest may book at the price of 2 participants)

• Offered in Japanese, with friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
  (French/German/Spanish interpretation may be available upon request)

The medicinal king of mountains

Mt. Iouzen is a massif in Japan’s Hokuriku region straddling Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture and Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. Despite having a relatively low altitude of 939 meters (3080 ft), it is renowned for its diversity of wildflowers, mushrooms, and other botanicals, many of which are sought for their medicinal properties. There are multiple trailheads with varying degrees of difficulty making trekking accessible for most any age outdoor enthusiast. Our guide, Norimasa, is an expert climber with exhaustive knowledge of the area’s plant life. He welcomes trekkers to experience the flora and the mountain’s changing face across the seasons. As the trail crests, a panoramic view of the historic city of Kanazawa and the Sea of Japan open. Join us for a holistic view of Kanazawa from the medicinal king of mountains, Mt. Iouzen.

What you’ll do

Meet your trekking guide and interpreter and then stroll through the trekking course of Mt.Iouzen! Your guide will tell about Mt Iouzen's history and nature, to visit the good view point, and some of the good spots to see seasonal flor or plants. And think about the history and the origin of Kanazawa which stand between sea and mountains from a place with a great view.

What else you should know

Please bring your own lunch, snacks, and drinks.

Who can attend

Children must be 7+

Availability

Everyday excludes New-year’s holidays
Session 1 (8:00 - 14:00)

Access

50 min taxi ride from Kanazawa station.

What to wear

Trekking shoes preferred. Sandals and Skirts are not allowed. We encourage you to bring a rain suits.

Cancellation Policy

Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.