Mount Kōryūjigadake

Overview

Mount Kōryūjigadake rises to 696.6 meters on the border between Kumihama-chō in Kyōtango, Kyoto, and Tantō-chō in Toyooka, Hyōgo. Its shapely form has earned it the nickname Kumano Fuji, one of Japan's many “local Fuji” peaks, and it is listed among the 50 and 100 Mountains of Hyōgo. Walking its prefectural-border ridge opens up views of the Sea of Japan uplands and the Kumihama area, making it one of the finest viewpoints of the Tango and Tajima region.

Highlights

• ●The shapely “Kumano Fuji” likened to Mount Fuji
• ●A 696.6 m summit astride the Kyoto-Hyōgo border
• ●Listed among the 50 and 100 Mountains of Hyōgo
• ●Views over the Tango and Tajima ranges from the top

History

Long cherished as a local landmark, Mount Kōryūjigadake carries the name Kumano Fuji, a sign of the affection its Fuji-like shape has inspired. Straddling the Kyoto-Hyōgo prefectural boundary, it has been bound to village life on both sides. As accounts of the mountain's name and any devotional history vary, please check on-site signs and official information.

Map

35.5229, 134.9711 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Drive to a trailhead on the Kumihama or Tantō side
2. 2Climb the trail toward the prefectural-border ridge
3. 3Enjoy the Tango and Tajima panorama from the 696.6 m summit
4. 4Descend to the trailhead, minding footing and weather

Did you know?

💡 The nickname Kumano Fuji makes it one of the “local Fuji” peaks whose trim, Fuji-like profiles inspire the comparison. Its 696.6-meter summit sits right on the boundary between Kyoto and Hyōgo, an unusual mountain shared by two prefectures.

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