Ashihara

Ashihara (赴岭; ashihara) is the tallest peak in the Ikumo Mountains, located in north-west Kanton. It has a height of 1,030 metres.

Ashihara's name literally means "rain ridge", and although it is officially classified as a mountain, its two lower reaches are technically arêtes. The slightly larger of the two, Kanashihara, is popular with hikers and mountain bikers due to its challenging terrain and steady plateau-like trail. The other, Naashihara, is inaccessible from the ground due to a rockslide which occured in 2007.

Despite its size and fame, Ashihara does not possess any mountain shrines or temples. However, many of the smaller neighbouring peaks in the Ikumo range feature a large amount.

In wintertime, it is possible for visitors to use the small ski resort which sits on the mountain's flat northern side.