Trail That Climbs Up Mt. Chihogamine (Mt. Gongenyama)(Chihogamine Tozan-do)

千穂ケ峰登山歩道

Climbing up Mt. Gongenyama, a World Heritage Site (Mt. Gongenyama is sometimes considered as two mountains: Mt. Kamikurayama and Mt. Chihogamine.)

Mt.Gongenyama contains Kamikura-jinja Shrine (on Mt. Kamikurayama) and Chihogamine Peak. (The name “Mt. Gongenyama” comprises two mountains: Mt. Kamikurayama and Mt. Chihogamine.) The mountain is considered a sacred place where the deity of Kumano is said to have descended. This trail that climbs up and descends Mt. Gongenyama is a steep 2 km course that runs between Kamikura-jinja Shrine and Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine. From the observatory deck on top of the mountain, you can look over the urban areas of Shingu City.

Information

Area
Shingu, Shingu City
Season / Time zone
Spring Summer Autumn Winter / Daytime
Weather conditions
Sunny Cloudy
Frequency of appearance
Year-round

Access

This mountain trail runs from Kamikura-jinja Shrine to Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine, and takes 90 minutes to complete.

Recommended spot

Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine > JR Nachi Station