Shiraki-mine

#shiraki-mine 🏔️ Shiraki-mine (白木峰) – Mountain Peak • Location: Straddles the border between southern Toyama and northern Gifu Prefectures. • Elevation: 1,596 meters (5,236 feet).  • Significance: It’s the highest peak in the local mountain range, offering panoramic views of Toyama and Takayama cities on clear days. • Access: While there was previously a parking lot near the summit, recent landslides have closed the access road. Hikers now need to trek from lower elevations. • Features: The area includes a campground and a cultural hall or museum detailing the surrounding nature. ⸻ 🌸 Shirakimine Plateau (白木峰高原) – Scenic Plateau • Location: Situated in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, at the southern foot of Mt. Gohara (1,057 meters). • Elevation: Approximately 330 meters. • Highlights: • Spring: Around 100,000 rape blossoms and cherry blossoms bloom, creating a vibrant landscape. • Autumn: Approximately 200,000 cosmos flowers cover the plateau, attracting numerous visitors. • Activities: The plateau is popular for flower viewing, photography, and enjoying panoramic views of Isahaya City and the Ariake Sea. • Access: About a 20-minute drive north from central Isahaya City.