Overview
Mount Hane rises to an elevation of 1,140.3 meters, straddling the three municipalities of Hita, Kusu, and Kokonoe in Oita Prefecture. Part of the Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park, it is one of the representative mountains of western Oita, prized for its gentle ridgelines and sweeping views.
Highlights
- ●A grand peak rising 1,140.3 meters
- ●Rich nature of the Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park
- ●Ridgeline views spanning three municipalities
- ●A mountainside that changes with the four seasons
History
Mount Hane is known as a 1,140.3-meter peak included within the Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park. Sitting at the boundary of Hita, Kusu, and Kokonoe, it has long been a familiar landmark to the people of the region.
Access
The mountain lies at the meeting point of Hita, Kusu, and Kokonoe in western Oita Prefecture. Please check current maps and official information for trailheads and specific routes before you visit. As it reaches 1,140.3 meters, be sure to prepare proper hiking gear.
Best season
Clear days from spring through autumn, when the air is crisp and views open up, are ideal for hiking. The fresh greenery of early summer and the autumn foliage season are especially beautiful against the mountain's rolling profile.
Map
33.2314, 131.1308 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the Hita-Kusu area of western Oita Prefecture
- 2Confirm trailheads and routes with up-to-date maps
- 3Ascend toward the summit of Mount Hane
- 4Enjoy the summit views and surrounding nature
Did you know?
💡 Its name is written with characters literally meaning "ten-thousand-year mountain" yet read "Haneyama," and it forms part of the expansive Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park.
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