Iide Mountain

【Tohoku's Alps】The source of all blessings. The majestic peak 'Iide Mountain'

Iide Mountain (いいでさん), the main peak of Bandai-Asahi National Park spanning Fukushima, Yamagata, and Niigata prefectures. Its grand and profound mountain shape is one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, also referred to as the 'Alps of Tohoku'. The view from the city of Kitakata is truly filled with the dignity of being a regional symbol.

■ Miracle alpine plants and beautiful snowfields nurtured by heavy snowfall 
Located in one of Japan's leading heavy snowfall areas, a dynamic snowfield (residual snow) remains even in midsummer, which is a significant feature. The contrast between the shining white snow and the vibrant green of the delicate alpine plants blooming all at once to celebrate the short summer is breathtakingly beautiful. An untouched natural landscape unfolds, truly deserving to be called a 'paradise in the sky'.

■ The source of life supporting Kitakata's 'food' and 'sake' 
From a unique perspective, what we want to highlight is the 'blessing of water' that this mountain brings to Kitakata. The large amount of snow accumulated on the Iide mountain range is filtered through the mountain's strata over many years, emerging as rich groundwater in the town below. The exquisite taste of Japanese sake, Kitakata ramen, and rice crackers all come from this mountain's pure water. Not only to be viewed as a landscape, but also as the origin of all 'deliciousness', feel its greatness.