Mount Kinpu

Mountain Granite peak in Yamanashi, popular with hikers

Alpine peak on the Okuchichibu/Chichibu ranges in Yamanashi, favored by hikers for rocky ridgelines and tundra-like highlands. Climbs are typically part of multi-day traverses with clear summit viewpoints on good weather days.

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Mount Kinpu is a mountain in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, given by the coordinates above. It appears here as a named peak within Yamanashi’s administrative area.

The mountain is a natural feature that may be visited for hiking and alpine scenery where access exists; this entry does not include details of specific routes, facilities or visitor information. No usage statistics or amenity descriptions are provided.

No construction history is recorded in this data; the feature is presented as a natural geographic landmark without further historical detail.

Located in central Japan, the peak sits at the latitude and longitude supplied; distances to nearby cities are not included in the input.

  • Coordinates: Located at 35.86667° N, 138.61667° E.
Mount Kinpu
35.8667, 138.6167

Best Time to Visit Mount Kinpu #

Best visited July-September when alpine routes are most likely to be clear and conditions are suitable for hiking.

Summer (main hiking season)
July-September · 5-15°C (cooler near the summit)
Warmest and most stable period for alpine hiking; trails are generally free of winter snow.
Winter (snow and ice)
November-March · -10-0°C
Cold conditions with significant snow and ice at higher elevations, requiring mountaineering skills and gear.

Weather & Climate near Mount Kinpu #

Climate

Mount Kinpu's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 19°C. Heavy rainfall (2101 mm/year), wettest in August.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

45 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° -4°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

41 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° -3°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-11°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

165 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.2
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (191 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

191 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
13.9h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (275 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

275 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (277 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

277 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (353 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

353 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (306 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

306 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

175 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

49 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

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