Overview
Kounose is a mountain rising to 1,740.8 meters on the boundary between Naka Town in Naka District and Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture. Set deep in the Shikoku Mountains along a ridgeline where the peaks of the prefecture's southwest gather, it is a quiet summit surrounded on all sides by dense forest and folded ridges. There are no flashy tourist facilities here; rather, it holds a quiet presence as a mountain for connoisseurs, where the highland air and the ridgeline views are the attraction themselves.
Highlights
- ●A high peak of the Shikoku Mountains at 1,740.8 meters
- ●Views afforded by its position on the Naka Town and Miyoshi City border ridge
- ●The quiet mood of a walk wrapped in deep forest and folded ridges
- ●The scale of a remote inner mountain in the prefecture's southwest
History
Kounose has long been known as a mountain forming the border between the two municipalities of Naka Town and Miyoshi City. Standing among the high peaks of the Shikoku Mountains, it belongs to a region tied since old times to the life, forest work, and faith of the surrounding valleys, its ridgeline serving as a boundary between human activity and the wild. Please confirm detailed history and trail conditions through official information.
Access
The mountain lies on the boundary of Naka Town and Miyoshi City, Tokushima (around 33.83 N, 134.04 E). This is a deeply mountainous part of the prefecture's southwest with scarce public transport, so reaching the trailhead is essentially by car. Because the terrain is genuine alpine country, proper equipment, experience, and up-to-date road and trail information are essential. Always check official information and local conditions before setting out.
Best season
From early summer, when the mountains bud, through autumn, when the ridgeline air turns clear, is the season best suited to climbing. Autumn in particular brings clear air that makes the layered ranges of the Shikoku Mountains easy to survey. As the elevation is high, prepare for sudden weather changes and cold, and in winter take great care with snow and ice.
Map
33.8347, 134.0389 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Reach a trailhead in the southwest by car and ready your gear
- 2Climb toward the ridge, savoring the silence of the forest
- 3Enjoy the Shikoku Mountain views near the 1,740.8-meter summit
- 4Descend on a comfortable schedule to the villages of Naka and Miyoshi
Did you know?
💡 At 1,740.8 meters it ranks among the higher summits in Shikoku, and from the border ridgeline one truly feels the depth of the Shikoku Mountains stretching range upon range. A summit straddling two municipalities, it is a place where you can experience a 「boundary」 both on the map and in nature.
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