Mount Shiomi

Mt. Shiomi (塩見岳) is a mountain located in the centre of the Akaishi Mountains−Southern Alps, within Minami Alps National Park, Japan. It is on the border of Shizuoka and Nagano Prefectures. It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.

At 3,047 m tall, it is the 16th tallest mountains and hills of Japan. There is the mountaineering route on from a ridge in Akaishi Mountains.

History

 * 1902 - Toranosuke Ienaka climbed the top for the Surveying investigation. Afterwards, the Triangulation station was set up in the peak on the west side.
 * 1964 - The Mount Shiomi region was specified for the new Minami Alps National Park.
 * 1977 - Shiomi mountain hut was built on the west of the summit.