Mount Hakkyō

Mount Hakkyō rises to 1915 meters in elevation within the Omine Mountains, marking the highest point in the Kansai region of Nara Prefecture.

The mountain received its name from eight Buddhist scriptures that En no Gyōja, a religious figure, reportedly buried at its peak during ancient times.

Mount Hakkyō forms part of three significant mountain collections: the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, 100 Famous Kansai Mountains, and Nara 100 Mountains.

The standard climbing route from Gyojamodori-Tunnel-Nishi-guchi provides access to the summit through a three-hour hike on maintained mountain trails.

The mountain maintains a prominence of 1,732 meters, establishing its position as an ultra-prominent peak within the Japanese mountainous landscape.

Location: Yoshino district

Elevation above the sea: 1,915 m

Part of: 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, 100 Famous Kansai Mountains, Nara 100 Mountains

GPS coordinates: 34.17362,135.90753

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:40