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Mount Chokai
鳥海山Yamagata · Tohoku
Mount Chokai is a prominent stratovolcano located on the border of Yamagata and Akita Prefectures. It is known for its stunning views, diverse flora and fauna, and hiking trails that attract nature enthusiasts and climbers.
- Best season
- Summer
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.6· 394 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Open mountain/national-park hiking area, no admission fee.
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Sendai Station · ~3h 24m by car
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