Mt. Tsunoochi, the Dropped Antler in Takasaki City, Gunma, Japan 角落山 群馬県高崎市

 

Mt. Tsunoochi (the pointy one on the right)

. . . about Mt. Tsunoochi

Tsuno (角) = "antlers" Ochi(落) = "fall" or "drop"

Area:

Takasaki City, Gunma Japan.  Roughly midway between Mt. Asama and Mt. Haruna--but closer to Asama.

Location:

Map:  ***If you want a link to the latest Yama to Kogen map, comment and I'll get you a link.  This link is to a printable topo map

Starting and stopping point: Route 56, next to the Karasu River

Peaks bagged: Tsunoochi (角落山)

(First-time) peaks # 1,080

Getting there/getting around:  

I drove.

There is an onsen/campground/ryokan about 30 minutes away on foot.  Their website has information on public transportation.  Sorry, it's in Japanese.

Helpful Info

Weather Information: Tsunoochi forecast in Japanese

Time and distance

YAMAP's Estimate Time:  3:42    Distance: 6.9 km

The Caveman did it in Total Time: 3:54  Break time: :19  Distance:   7.6

Elevation:  Lowest: 842 m Highest: 1,393 m Total Ascent: 691 m  Total Descent: 691 m

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Thoughts/observations/recommendations:  

(Along with all the regular stuff such as maps, headlamps, boots, feet, and brains, . . .) don't forget:

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Caveman out