Mount Akagio

Overview

Mount Akagio rises to 1,436 meters on the border between Naka-chō in Naka District, Tokushima Prefecture, and Kami City, Kōchi Prefecture. Set deep within the Shikoku Mountains, it offers wide views along the prefectural boundary ridge and quiet mountain walking. With nature that remains largely untouched, it is a peak where hikers and nature lovers can feel the depth and remoteness of Shikoku's highlands.

Highlights

• ●A 1,436-meter peak deep in the Shikoku Mountains
• ●A ridgeline forming the Tokushima–Kōchi prefectural border
• ●A rich, largely untouched natural environment
• ●The unique experience of walking across a prefectural boundary

History

Mount Akagio is one summit of the Shikoku Mountains that forms the border between Tokushima and Kōchi, and it has long stood as a natural boundary dividing the lives of the two prefectures. At a solid 1,436 meters, it helps shape the backbone range of Shikoku together with the surrounding peaks. For details on trail conditions, routes, and historical background, it is best to consult the latest official information or local guidance.

Map

33.7350, 134.0619 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Reach the trailhead on the Naka-chō or Kami City side
2. 2Climb slowly toward the border ridgeline
3. 3Enjoy views of the Shikoku Mountains near the 1,436-meter summit
4. 4Descend while you still have energy and rest at a foothill hot spring or village

Did you know?

💡 Because the summit area straddles two prefectures, you can step between Tokushima and Kōchi in a single stride, a distinctive pleasure of walking a prefectural border in the Shikoku Mountains.

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