Sunday, August 30, 2026 Search My Trip EnglishChinese
World news · travel · culture
Taiwan The Taiwan Times
Taiwan's window to the world

Mount Myōgi

The 2020th highest mountain range in the world

1,103m

Mount Myōgi (Myōgi-san) is one of the major mountains in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Its straddles the border between the municipalities of Annaka, Shimonita and Tomioka. Known for its steep, rocky formations, Mount Myōgi is considered one of Japan's three most noted rugged, scenic locations. The area includes many hiking routes, and the scene attracts visitors during the autumn foliage season. The highest point is the peak of the Mt. Sōmadake reaching 1,104 metres (3, 622 ft). It is also a National Place of Scenic Beauty as determined by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in Japan in 1923. Mount Myōgi, along with Mount Akagi and Mount Haruna, is one of the "Three Mountains of Jōmō". (Jōmō is an old name for Gunma). It is also featured on the 'mo' card in Jomo Karuta.

Location: Japan.

Mountain range data from Wikidata (CC0). Elevation is the height of the highest peak.

Other mountain ranges

  1. Himalayas8,849 m
  2. Karakoram8,611 m
  3. Baltoro Muztagh8,611 m
  4. Dhaulagiri Himal8,167 m
  5. Mansiri Himal8,156 m
  6. Annapurna8,091 m
  7. Gasherbrum8,068 m
  8. Hispar Muztagh7,885 m