
kurikoma quasi-national park is located in akita prefecture. mount kurikoma's broad base allows for scenic beauty and ample fun. while mount kurikoma may be viewed as higashi naruse's treasure mountain, mount yakeishi offers beauty and recreation as well.
at the peak of mt. kurikoma one is able to view the majestic beauty of mt. chokai, takamatsu mountain range, arao mountain range, and on a clear day one can view the pacific ocean.
mt. yakeishi, as well as mt. kurikoma, offers ample hiking. during a hike along mt yakeishi one will discover vast vegetation and a breathtaking virgin forest. comparatively speaking, after one takes in the beauty of mt. kurikoma, one can head to the top and enjoy the onsens (japanese style baths) of kurikoma.