| Other name | Mount Kuro, 水晶岳 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 2986 m |
| Listing | List of mountains in Japan 100 Famous Japanese Mountains |
| Translation | Crystle Mountain |
| Language | Japanese |
| Location | Toyama Prefecture, Japan |
| Range | Hida Mountains |
| Coordinates | 36°25′35″N 137°36′10″E |
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.[1]
Overview
Mount Suisho is the highest mountain in the Toyama and Kurobe River area. It is the 23rd highest mountain in Japan.[2]
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".[3]