Mount Suisho Explained

Mount Suisho
Other Name:Mount Kuro, 水晶岳
Elevation M:2986
Elevation Ref:[1]
Map:Japan
Map Size:280
Listing:List of mountains in Japan
100 Famous Japanese Mountains
Translation:Crystle Mountain
Language:Japanese
Location:Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Range:Hida Mountains
Coordinates:36.4264°N 137.6028°W

, also known as, is a mountain in the southeastern area of Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It is designated as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.[2]

Overview

Mount Suisho is the highest mountain in the Toyama and Kurobe River area. It is the 23rd highest mountain in Japan.[3]

Etymology

It is named "Mount Suisho" (crystal mountain) after the large crystals that have come from the mountain. As the mountain looks black, it is also named "Mount Kuro" or "Black Mountain".[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 日本の主な山岳標高(富山県の山). 国土地理院. 2010-01-05.
  2. Book: 深田久弥. 1982. 日本百名山. 朝日新聞出版. 202–205 . 4-02-260871-4. 深田久弥.
  3. 『富山県山名録』 桂書房、p105-106
  4. Book: 日本山岳会. 2005. 新日本山岳誌. ナカニシヤ出版. 897–898. 4-779-50000-1.