Mount Shinobu

Mount Shinobu [士坠山; しのぶ・さん] is a volcano located in the Ōzata Mountains in western Tomono Prefecture. It has a height of around 1,710 metres. It is surrounded by a large number of lower mountains and foothills and is often hidden by clouds throughout the year. From the Tōwara Valley only the faint outline of its triangular summit is visible. In winter if the weather conditions permit, the white snow fields on the darker surrounding slopes can make the mountain and peak appear exceptionally white. This has given Mount Shinobu the nickname of Iroshi-yama; iroshi is a word which refers to the desirable whiteness of skin or teeth, particularly in beautiful women.
Category:Mountains