Mount Tengu facts for kids
Mount Tengu is a tall mountain located in Japan. It gets its name from a special creature in Japanese folklore called the Tengu. This mountain is the highest peak in the Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group, which is a chain of volcanoes.
What is a Tengu?
The name "Tengu" comes from a mythical creature in Japanese stories. Tengu are often shown as human-like beings with wings and sometimes a long red nose. They are believed to live in mountains and forests. In some stories, they are protectors of the mountains. In others, they can be tricky spirits. The mountain is named after these interesting creatures.
Where is Mount Tengu Located?
Mount Tengu is part of the Yatsugatake mountain range. This range stretches across the Nagano Prefecture and Yamanashi Prefecture in central Japan. The mountain is known for its beautiful views and natural surroundings. It is a popular spot for hikers.
Exploring Mount Tengu
Mount Tengu actually has two main peaks: Higashi-Tengu (East Tengu) and Nishi-Tengu (West Tengu). Both peaks offer amazing views of the surrounding area. Hikers can see other famous mountains from the top, like Mount Tateshina and even the distant Hida Mountains. The area around Mount Tengu is also home to beautiful forests and alpine plants. It's a great place to experience nature.
Images for kids
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Mount Tengu from Mount Iō
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Mount Nishi-Tengu (Left) and Mount Higashi-Tengu from Mount Neishi
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Mount Nishi-Tengu from Mount Higashi-Tengu
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Mount Higashi-Tengu from Mount Nishi-Tengu
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Mount Nishi-Tengu from Mount Neishi
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Kuroyuri-daira, north of Mount Tengu
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Kuroyuri-daira, north of Mount Tengu
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Mount Tateshina from Mount Tengu
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Hida Mountains from Mount Tengu
