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.
Mount Kinpu at a Glance#
About Mount Kinpu#
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Mount Kinpu#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -14° - -4° | -17° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 6.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Poor | -14° - -3° | -17° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 7.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Poor | -11° - 0° | -13° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 6.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -4° - 6° | -4° | 165 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 6.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Poor | 0° - 11° | 2° | 191 mm | overcast | 76% | 5.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 14° | 7° | 275 mm | overcast | 81% | 5.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| July | Acceptable | 10° - 18° | 14° | 277 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 19° | 15° | 353 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Poor | 7° - 15° | 11° | 306 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 2° | 175 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Acceptable | -5° - 5° | -5° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Poor | -10° - 0° | -12° | 42 mm | some cloud | 83% | 5.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |