The scenery is spectacular! Mt. Dogo, Sandankyo ~ 6 Hiroshima trekking spots

• Table of Contents
• ① Mt. Dogo
• ②Mt. Hiba
• ③Mt.Azuma
• ④ Sandankyo
• ⑤Mt. Osorakan
• ⑥Mt. Misen

① Mt. Dogo

The view from the spacious mountaintop is amazing!

The view from the top of Mt. Dogo (1,268 m above sea level), one of Japan's 300 famous mountains, is spectacular, and on clear days you can see all the way to the Shimane Peninsula. The climbing course is about 300m from the Tsukimigaoka parking lot at an altitude of 1,000m, so it's perfect for beginners and families! It is a treasure trove of rare flora and fauna, including numerous alpine plants, and the mountain azaleas and Japanese azaleas are also spectacular in early summer.

②Mt. Hiba

Hibayama Mausoleum, the setting of myths

Mt. Hiba is known as a mountain of worship that appears in the Kojiki, and is known as the Vortex, as it is home to the huge round hill called Goryo, which is said to be the mausoleum of Izanami no Mikoto. Near the summit, the ``Mt. Hiba Pure Beech Forest'', a nationally designated natural monument, spreads out, and the mountain is beautifully colored during the seasons of fresh greenery and autumn leaves. There are a variety of courses available, from a family-friendly course that takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes to visit the Imperial Mausoleum, to a 5-hour course that takes in all the highlights of Mt. Hiba. Enjoy it according to your purpose.

③Mt.Azuma

A mountain for beginners where you can easily climb to the summit

Mt. Azuma is a mountain suitable for beginners, with a beech forest and a grassy plain of natural grass. You can enjoy the rich colors of nature, from the fresh greenery of spring to the first snow of late autumn. Starting from Mt. Azuma Lodge located at an altitude of 1,000m, you can admire the vast grassland "Ozenbara" that spreads between Mt. Azuma and Mt. Eboshi, and arrive at the mountaintop in about 40 to 50 minutes. At the top, you can enjoy a 360-degree unobstructed view. A yoga event is also held in early September, making it popular among women who like mountain climbing.

④ Sandankyo

Enjoy the beauty of the Grand Canyon!

Sandankyo Gorge, a special scenic spot in Akiota Town, is one of the best trekking spots, boasting clear streams and beautiful green valleys. There is a promenade with a total length of approximately 13 kilometers from the Sandankyo entrance to Seiko Lake. The great gorge with its five major views of Kurobuchi, Sarutobi, Nidan Falls, Sandan Falls, and Mitsutaki Waterfalls is truly worth seeing! The beauty of the fresh greenery in spring and the changing leaves in autumn is a great work of art created by Mother Nature. A must-see is Sarutobi, where flocks of monkeys are said to be flying around the river's 2 to 3 meter wide and 20 meter high steep rock walls. There is no road from Sarutobi to Nidan Falls, so take a ferry and enjoy the spectacular view that can only be enjoyed by going up the river. It takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes to cover the entire 13 km length. We also recommend a 2- or 3-hour course where you walk part of the way.

Sandankyo Gorge

Shibaki, Akiota Town, Yamagata County, Hiroshima Prefecture 731-3813

⑤Mt. Osorakan

The highest peak in Hiroshima Prefecture, covered in rich forests

At Hiroshima Prefecture's highest peak, Mt. Osorakan, at an altitude of 1,346m, there are mountain trails tailored to your physical strength, such as the Natsuyaki course, Old Arhat course, Nakano-Ko/Dairohara course, and Tateyama course, so you can enjoy trekking from spring to fall. It's crowded with people. The road from the trailhead to Natsayaki Pass is a therapy road, so you can relax while enjoying forest bathing. On the back side of the mountaintop, there is a forest of giant beech, zelkova, and Quercus oak trees that are over 1m in diameter and 20m in height, allowing you to experience the richness of nature! You can enjoy the beech forest even more beautiful during the seasons of fresh green and yellow leaves.

⑥Mt. Misen

Also popular as vortex!

It is a mountain with an altitude of 535 meters that rises behind Itsukushima Shrine, and has been worshiped as a sacred mountain since ancient times. The view from the top of the mountain is truly spectacular, and while you can see the beauty of the islands unique to the Seto Inland Sea, there are strangely shaped and gigantic rocks all around. Mysterious sights you've never seen before spread out, and the atmosphere is filled with sacredness. There are three trails that lead up to the top of the mountain, including one that takes you through historic sites, giant rocks, historical cultural properties, and the Misen Primeval Forest, which is designated as a natural monument. Choose a course that suits your time, physical strength, and preferences.