Mount Mikei

Mount Mikei [免容山 みけい・さん] is a mountain located in the Taiyū Alps in Mikei Prefecture. It is the tallest mountain in the prefecture, with a height of around 2,100 metres. It is also considered one of the Great Honzura Mountains. 
Between late autumn and early spring, large amounts of snow fall in this region, with an average of 3 to 4 metres. Avalanches are commonplace, especially on the west and north faces of the mountain, and snow can be seen even in late summer. Mount Mikei is popular all year round with both hikers and skiiers.
Category:Mountains