Huge colony of one million azaleas Hiking Mt.Yamato Katsuragi
Join us for a weekday hike to Mt. Yamato-Katsuragi (960m), offering breathtaking views from the Nara Basin to Osaka! The trail is 6km long, but be prepared for a steep 750m ascent. While the course is physically demanding, there are few technical challenges, and taking regular breaks will make the climb manageable. Every May, the mountainside is covered in a spectacular display of bright red azaleas, earning the nickname "A Million Azaleas in a Single Glance." Though the mountain can also be accessed by ropeway, weekends tend to be crowded with tourists. This weekday hike offers a great opportunity to enjoy the scenery with fewer crowds.
- Date
- 2025/5/7（Wed）
- Meeting place
- Kintetsu Gose Station, Ticket Gate
- Meeting time
- AM 9:40
- Schedule
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9:45 AM - Depart from Gose Station
↓ Bus ride
10:00 AM - Arrive at Katsuragi Ropeway Station, start hiking
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Kushira Waterfall
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12:30 PM - "A Million Azaleas" viewpoint, lunch & group photo
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Mt. Yamato-Katsuragi summit
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Kita-One Trail
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3:50 PM - Arrive at Katsuragi Ropeway Station
↓ Bus ride
4:05 PM - Dismissal at Gose Station - Entry fee
- 1500(バス代680別途)yen
- Capacity
- 15-20 people
- What to bring / clothes
- Suitable hiking clothes and shoes, lunch, drinks, raincoat
- Guide
- Taichi
If you apply for the first time, the LINE friend registration page will appear. Please register as a friend and then apply for the course.