Mount Kyogatake

Overview

Mount Kyō, also known as Mount Kyōgatake, is a volcano straddling Kashima City and Tara Town in Saga Prefecture and Ōmura City in Nagasaki Prefecture. At 1,075.7 meters, it is the highest mountain in Saga Prefecture and belongs to the Tara volcanic mountain range, and it is listed among the '100 Famous Mountains of Kyushu.'

Highlights

• ●The highest peak in Saga Prefecture, at 1,075.7 meters
• ●A mountain straddling Saga Prefecture (Kashima and Tara) and Ōmura City in Nagasaki
• ●Volcanic origins as part of the Tara mountain range
• ●Listed among the '100 Famous Mountains of Kyushu' and central to the Mount Tara Natural Park

History

As the highest point within the Tara mountain range, Mount Kyō and the surrounding highlands have been designated as the Mount Tara Natural Park, a prefectural park set up to protect the mountain scenery and natural environment of the area. The mountain's inclusion in the '100 Famous Mountains of Kyushu' further underscores its standing as a representative peak of the region.

Map

32.9875, 130.0763 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Access a trailhead from the Kashima/Tara side or the Ōmura side
2. 2Follow the ridge trails of the Tara mountain range while gaining elevation
3. 3Reach the summit and take in the views from Saga Prefecture's highest point
4. 4After descending, explore the surrounding natural park area near the trailhead

Did you know?

💡 Mount Kyō holds the distinction of being the highest peak in Saga Prefecture and effectively serves as the principal summit of the volcanic Tara mountain range. With the surrounding highlands designated as a prefectural natural park and the mountain itself listed among the '100 Famous Mountains of Kyushu,' it is widely recognized as a representative peak of the prefecture.

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