The iconic granite pinnacle of Shosenkyo Gorge in Inokari-cho, Kofu City, soaring over 180 meters tall. It is named for the Muromachi-period monk Kakuen, who is said to have practiced ascetic training on its summit. Among all the features of Shosenkyo, this peak commands the most dramatic scenery and stands as the defining symbol of the National Special Scenic Site. The sight of the pinnacle frame…

Kakuenpō (Kakuen Peak) is a massive granite pinnacle rising over 180 meters in Inokari-cho, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Its dramatic form is believed to have been shaped over millions of years through geological activity and prolonged erosion. The peak takes its name from the monk Kakuen, who i…