Mount Bessan

Mount Bessan
Mount Bessan
別山

View of Mount Bessan from Sannomine
Elevation 2,399 m (7,871 ft)
Location
Location Gujō, Gifu Prefecture
Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Range Ryōhaku Mountains
Coordinates 36°06′20″N 136°45′56″E / 36.10556°N 136.76556°E / 36.10556; 136.76556Coordinates: 36°06′20″N 136°45′56″E / 36.10556°N 136.76556°E / 36.10556; 136.76556
Geology
Type Sedimentary

Mt. Bessan (別山 Bessan?) is located on the border of Gujō, Gifu Prefecture, and Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, and rises to a height of 2,399 m (7,871 ft). There are two triangulation stations at the top of the mountain. Mount Haku can be seen from the north. Bessan Shrine (別山神社 Bessan Jinja) is a short distance from the peak. This area is part of Hakusan National Park.[1]

Contents

History

Mount Haku has been climbed for religious purposes for centuries. One popular hiking route from the Gifu Prefecture side of the mountains to Mount Haku's peak runs through Mount Bessan. Mount Bessan, whose name means "Separate Mountain," received its name because it is slightly separated from the south side of Mount Haku. To the south of Mount Bessan is a small flat area called the Bessan Plain (別山平 Bessan Hira) and Lake Mitarashi (御手洗池 Mitarashi Ike). Near the lake are the ruins for the Bessan Room (別山室 Bessan-ya), which was used as a rest house for those making the pilgrimage up the mountain.

Geography

Though Mount Haku, the main peak in the Ryōhaku Mountains, was created by an active stratovolcano, Mount Bessan is made up of sedimentary rock. On the southern face of the mountain is a rock wall called the Taihei Wall (太平壁 Taihei-kabe). Near the peak of the mountain is the tree line made up of Siberian Dwarf Pines. In the beginning of summer, alpine plants like anemones. A wider variety of plants can be seen at lower levels, but the surrounding area is part of Japan's snow country, so it is covered by snow for more than half of the year.

A view of Mount Bessan and Mount Haku

References

See also


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Mount Sannomine — 三ノ峰 Mount Sannomine Elevation …   Wikipedia

  • Mount Tate — For the peak in the Australian Alps, see Mount Tate (New South Wales). Mount Tate 立山 Mount Tate and Mikuri Pond …   Wikipedia

  • Mount Haku — For other places of the same name, see Haku. Mount Haku 白山 Mount Haku from Aburazakanokashira …   Wikipedia

  • Mount Tsurugi (Toyama) — For other mountains of the same name, see Mount Tsurugi. Mount Tsurugi 剱岳 View from northwest …   Wikipedia

  • Татэ (гора) — Эту страницу предлагается переименовать в Татеяма. Пояснение причин и обсуждение  на странице Википедия:К переименованию/3 апреля 2012. Возможно, её текущее название не соответствует нормам современного русского языка и/или правилам… …   Википедия

  • Hobby horse — This article is about costumed characters that appear in various customs, processions and ceremonies. For other uses, see Hobby horse (disambiguation) The term hobby horse is used, principally by folklorists, to refer to the costumed characters… …   Wikipedia

  • Liste der Berge oder Erhebungen in Japan — Die Liste der Berge oder Erhebungen in Japan enthält die 20 höchsten Gipfel Japans sowie weitere Erhebungen einiger Präfekturen und Inseln. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Legende 2 Gipfel 3 Weitere Erhebungen 4 …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • List of Doctor Who universe creatures and aliens — This is a list of fictional creatures and aliens from the universe of the long running BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, including Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures and K 9. It covers alien races and other fictional creatures,… …   Wikipedia

  • Crusades — • Expeditions undertaken, in fulfilment of a solemn vow, to deliver the Holy Places from Mohammedan tyranny. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Crusades     Crusades      …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • Bessi — The Bessi ( Vesi ) were an independent Thracian tribe who lived in a territory ranging from Moesia to Mount Rhodope in southern Thrace, but are often mentioned as dwelling about Haemus, the mountain range that separates Moesia from Thrace.… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”