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Overview
Mount Ogura (Oguradake) is a 770-meter peak in Kokonoe Town, Kusu District, Oita Prefecture. It rises within the highland town known for the Kuju mountain range and the Kokonoe plateau, a gentle summit set among rolling ridgelines. The area invites quiet mountain walks and scenic views from the road, all amid the plateau landscapes distinctive to Kokonoe.
Highlights
- ●A gentle 770-meter peak set in one corner of the Kokonoe plateau
- ●Scenery distinctive to Kokonoe, known for the Kuju range and its highlands
- ●A setting for quiet mountain walks and views from the road
- ●The hillside character of a peak long tied to highland life
History
Mount Ogura has long formed part of the local scenery as one of Kokonoe's familiar hillside peaks. The Kokonoe region has been tied to highland living and pasturing since old times, and within that setting Mount Ogura too has been a well-known ridgeline for local people. For details on trails and history, it is best to consult official information.
Access
The mountain, 770 meters high, lies in Kokonoe Town, Kusu District, Oita Prefecture, at roughly 33.21°N, 131.18°E. Set within the Kokonoe plateau, access is essentially by car. Trailheads, parking availability, and road conditions can change with the season, so it is reassuring to check official information before visiting.
Best season
The most pleasant time runs from early summer, when fresh greenery brightens the highland scenery, through autumn with its clear air. The Kokonoe plateau shifts its expression with each season, so choose your timing to match a hike or a scenic drive. In winter, take care with road conditions.
Map
33.2136, 131.1828 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head for Mount Ogura during a highland drive through Kokonoe Town
- 2Take in the gentle ridgeline and the sweep of the Kokonoe plateau from the foot of the mountain
- 3Stroll the surroundings amid seasonal plants and clear highland air
- 4Continue on to nearby attractions such as the Kuju range or Kokonoe's hot springs
Did you know?
💡 At 770 meters, the summit is a gentle height amid the surrounding highland terrain, a peak that welcomes an easygoing encounter with nature. Within the broad expanse of Kokonoe, Mount Ogura quietly colors one corner of the landscape.
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