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Mount Nyū 乳/ニュウ
Mount Nyū (July 2008)Elevation 2,351.9 m (7,716 ft) Listing List of mountains and hills of Japan by height Pronunciation [njuː] Location Location Koumi, Nagano, Japan Range Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group Coordinates 36°2′22″N 138°22′14″E / 36.03944°N 138.37056°ECoordinates: 36°2′22″N 138°22′14″E / 36.03944°N 138.37056°E Geology Type Stratovolcano Mount Nyū (乳 Nyū ) is a stratovolcano of the Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group in Koumi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. This mountain is part of the Yatsugatake-Chūshin Kōgen Quasi-National Park.
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Climbing route
There are several routes to reach to the top of Mount Nyū. One is from Shirokoma Pond, it takes one and half hours. Another major route is from Mount Naka.
Access
- Shirokomaike-iriguchi Bus Stop of Chikuma Bus
- Mugikusa-toge Bus Stop of Chikuma Bus
Gallery
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Mount Tateshina , Mount Kitayoko and Shirokoma Pond from Mount Nyū
References
Categories:- Mountains of Nagano Prefecture
- Visitor attractions in Nagano Prefecture
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