Mount Nozuka

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Mount Nozuka
野塚岳
Highest point
Elevation 1,353.2 m (4,440 ft)
Listing List of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Coordinates 42°19′45″N143°2′52″E / 42.32917°N 143.04778°E / 42.32917; 143.04778 Coordinates: 42°19′45″N143°2′52″E / 42.32917°N 143.04778°E / 42.32917; 143.04778
Geography
Location Hokkaidō, Japan
Parent range Hidaka Mountains
Topo map Geographical Survey Institute(国土地理院,Kokudochiriin) 25000:1 トヨニ岳, 25000:1 楽古岳
Geology
Mountain type Fold

Mount Nozuka(野塚岳,Nozuka-dake) is located in the Hidaka Mountains, Hokkaidō, Japan. The Nozuka Tunnel connects Hidaka and Tokachi subprefectures via Route 236 through Mount Nozuka.

Hidaka Mountains mountain range in Hokkaido, Japan

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