Mount Yamato Katsuragi

Mount Yamato Katsuragi reaches 959 meters with granite slopes rising from Katsuragi Plateau between Osaka and Nara prefectures at the border of Chihayaakasaka and Gose.

The mountain held different names throughout history, including Mount Kaina, Mount Tenshin, and Mount Kamo during the period of ancient Yamato Province.

Several Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, including Anrakuji, Homanji, and Katsuragi Hitokotonushi Shrine, stand at the mountain base, representing Japanese religious heritage.

The Katsuragisan Ropeway connects Tozanguchi Station to Katsuragi Sanjo Station in five minutes, providing access to the summit area throughout the year.

Every May, the mountain displays extensive fields of wild rhododendrons and azaleas maintained by local volunteers, creating a natural garden near the summit.

Location: Gose

Location: Chihayaakasaka

Elevation above the sea: 959 m

Part of: 300 Famous Japanese mountains, 100 Famous Kansai Mountains, Osaka 50 Mountains, Nara 100 Mountains

GPS coordinates: 34.45615,135.68231

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42