Mount Izumi Katsuragi, Natural monument in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Mount Izumi Katsuragi rises to 858 meters in elevation as part of the Kongō Range between Osaka and Wakayama Prefectures. The area offers several hiking trails and access routes leading to the summit zone.
The summit contains one of the 28 sacred sites of the Katsuragi pilgrimage route and preserves religious artifacts from ancient times. This location connects the mountain landscape with the region's long spiritual heritage.
The mountain is part of regional collections like the 100 Famous Kansai Mountains and Osaka 50 Mountains, showing its importance to local geography. People from the area value it as a marker of their mountain landscape.
Three vehicular routes provide access to the summit area, and a bus connection serves the main trailhead nearby. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for changing weather conditions at higher elevations.
The northern slopes host a rare beech forest growing at the southernmost point on Honshu Island and protected for over a century. This botanical feature draws nature lovers who typically find such woodland types only further north.
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