Akaishi Mountains
The Akaishi Mountains (赤石山脈, Akaishi Sanmyaku) are a mountain range in central Honshū, Japan, bordering Nagano, Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures. It is also called the Southern Alps (南アルプス, Minami Arupusu), as it joins with the Hida Mountains ("Northern Alps") and the Kiso Mountains ("Central Alps") to form the Japanese Alps.
| Akaishi Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Southern Alps (南アルプス) | |
Akaishi Mountains ( Mount Kita and Mount Aino ) from Mount Komatsu | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Kita |
| Elevation | 3,193 m (10,476 ft) |
| Coordinates | 35°40′16″N 138°14′31.3″E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 120 km (75 mi) |
| Width | 40 km (25 mi) |
| Naming | |
| Native name | 赤石山脈 (Japanese) |
| Geography | |
Akaishi Mountains | |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefectures | Nagano, Yamanashi and Shizuoka |
| Range coordinates | 35°40.5′N 138°2.6′E |
| Parent range | Japanese Alps |
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