Mount Kongō

Overview

Mount Kongō (Kongō-san) is a 1,125-metre-high mountain on the border between Gose in Nara Prefecture and Chihayaakasaka in Osaka Prefecture. It lies within the Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park and is counted among the sights of the Okukawachi area selected for Osaka's "100 Greenery Spots." It is also known by the name Katsuragi-no-mine.

Highlights

• ●A mountain rising 1,125 metres
• ●On the border of Gose (Nara) and Chihayaakasaka (Osaka)
• ●Part of the Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park
• ●Listed among the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains and 100 Famous Kansai Mountains

History

Rising on the border of Nara and Osaka prefectures, the mountain has long also been called Katsuragi-no-mine. It lies within the Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park and has been chosen for Osaka's "100 Greenery Spots."

Map

34.4203, 135.6717 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Set out from a trailhead toward the summit
2. 2Observe the mountain's nature within the quasi-national park
3. 3Enjoy the view from the peak, which lies on the Nara side
4. 4Stroll through the surrounding area at the foot of the mountain

Did you know?

💡 The mountain is listed among the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains and the 100 Famous Kansai Mountains.

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