is a mountain of the Akaishi Mountains−"Southern Alps" (南アルプス Minami-Arupusu), in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
It is the second highest mountain in Japan, after Mount Fuji, and is known as "the Leader of the Southern Alps".Mount Kita . Minami Alps Net. Accessed July 1, 2008. It is included in the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains. It is located in Minami Alps National Park, near the city of Minami-Alps, Yamanashi Prefecture.
Geography The is a tall rock face on the eastern side of the mountain.
Alpine plants grow abundantly, especially on the mountain's southeastern slope along the route to and along the and courses along on the mountain's northern side. Large clusters of plants can be seen from huts near the top. The species is endemic to this mountain.
See also List of mountains in Japan 100 Famous Japanese Mountains Three-thousanders (in Japan) Akaishi Mountains List of Ultras of Japan
References
External links Topographic map (1:25,000)