Sakura Viewing Hike at Mt. Nijo via Oiwa Route
Mt. Nijo is the starting point of the locally beloved Diamond Trail. We'll ascend via the Oiwa Route, marked as a dotted line on YAMAP. The hike covers approximately 8 km with some rocky sections, but the short distance makes it enjoyable even for beginners. We’ll meet at Taimadera Station and start with a visit to Chujodo Hompo, a popular Japanese sweets shop near the station, to purchase their famous yomogi mochi. The hike begins after passing Dairyuji Temple. As we ascend the Oiwa Route, a panoramic view of the Nara Basin awaits at Oiwa. After summiting Mt. Nijo’s Male Peak (Odake), we’ll cross the Uma-no-se ridge to reach the Female Peak (Medake), where restrooms are available. The Female Peak is adorned with cherry trees, offering a stunning view of the Osaka and Nara plains. We’ll enjoy a lunch break with yomogi mochi and coffee brewed by the guide. Our descent will take us through Iwaya Pass and over Mt. Hara. After the hike, we’ll visit the roadside station Futakami Park Taima for shopping—fresh vegetables and sweets are highly recommended. Relax a bit before heading to the station.
- Date
- 2025/3/31（Mon）
- Meeting place
- Kintetsu Taimadera Station ticket gate
- Meeting time
- AM 9:40
- Schedule
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9:40 AM Taimadera Station
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Chujodo Hompo – Purchase yomogi mochi
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Dairyuji Temple
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Oiwa – Panoramic view of Nara Basin
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Mt. Nijo Male Peak (Odake)
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12:00 PM Mt. Nijo Female Peak (Medake) – Lunch & group photo (restroom available)
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Iwaya Pass
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Mt. Hara
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Futakami Park Taima roadside station – Shopping break
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3:00 PM Kintetsu Nijo Jinjaguchi Station – End - Entry fee
- 1500yen
- Capacity
- 15 people
- What to bring / clothes
- Hiking-appropriate clothing and shoes, lunch, drinks, leisure sheet (if you have one)
- Guide
- Taichi
- Reference
- 中将堂本舗 https://www.chujodo.com/
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