Mount Kuroso, Mountain summit in Tsu and Soni, Japan
Mount Kuroso rises 1,037 meters above sea level, marking the border between Mie Prefecture and Nara Prefecture in central Japan.
The mountain received its name from Kakusandha Buddha, reflecting the strong Buddhist influence in the Nara region during ancient times.
Mount Kuroso belongs to three distinguished mountain collections: the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains, 100 Famous Kansai Mountains, and Nara 100 Mountains.
Multiple hiking trails lead to the summit from different starting points, with clear signage and established paths suitable for intermediate level hikers.
The mountain stands as the second highest peak among eight mountains in Uda County, ranking 75th in Nara and 21st in Mie Prefecture.
Location: Tsu
Location: Soni
Location: Japan
Elevation above the sea: 1,037.27 m
Part of: 300 Famous Japanese mountains, 100 Famous Kansai Mountains, Nara 100 Mountains
GPS coordinates: 34.53090,136.17030
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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