| Mount Suisho | |
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| Mount Kuro, 水晶岳 | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,986 m (9,797 ft)[1] |
| Listing | List of mountains in Japan 100 Famous Japanese Mountains |
| Coordinates | 36°25′35″N 137°36′10″E / 36.42639°N 137.60278°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Crystle Mountain |
| Language of name | Japanese |
| Geography | |
  Mount Suisho Location in Japan | |
| Location | Toyama Prefecture, Japan |
| Parent range | Hida Mountains |
Mount Suisho (水晶岳, Suishō-dake, lit. "Mount Crystal"), also known as Kurodake or Mount Kuro (黒岳, Kuro-dake, lit. "Black Mountain"), is a mountain in the southeastern area of Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It is designated as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.[2]
Overview
Mount Suisho is the highest mountain in the Toyama and Kurobe River area. It is the 23rd highest mountain in Japan.[3]
Etymology
It is named "Mount Suisho" (crystal mountain) after the large crystals that have come from the mountain. As the mountain looks black, it is also named "Mount Kuro" or "Black Mountain".[4]
Gallery
Mount Suisho seen from Mount Yari.
Mount Suisho seen from Mount Mitsumatarenge
Mount Suisho 's cirque seen from Mount Nogutigoro.
Mount Suisho seen from Mount Tsubakuro
Mount Akaushi seen from Mount Suisho.
See also
References
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