Mount Chokai

Mount Chokai locates between Akita prefecture and Yamagata prefecture. It is chosen as one of the top 100 Mountains of Japan.
The mountain measures 2,236 meters in altitude. It is home to many rare animals, such as the mountain hawk-eagle and the golden eagle. Over 200 types of alpine plants live on the mountain, and hikers can come across natural landmarks such as wide beech forests, the Ryugahara Marhslands, as well as the "Hottai no Taki" waterfall which was designated as one of the top 100 waterfalls of Japan.
Visit the nearby Minamiyurihara Youth Travel Village, where you can enjoy outdoor activities such as cycling and camping, and experience the indoor planetarium within the premises. In the winter, there is the "snowmobile land" that hosts snow mobile class available as well.