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This mountain is located 997 meters above sea level in the center of Kamikatsu Town. It is one of the best places to see moss in Tokushima Prefecture from July to October. It is a natural sanctuary where deep green moss grows in clusters on the rocks, creating an almost mysterious atmosphere. It takes about an hour's walk from the nearest parking lot, and you should make sure to wear comfortable walking clothes as the paths are steep because they used to be training paths for mountain priests in the past.
Highlights
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Autumn Leaves
The view to the south is spectacular, and the deciduous primeval forest below is at its best during the fall foliage season. The entire area is covered in a gradation of red and yellow, creating a spectacular view.
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Bring a Map !
Since there are many places in the mountains where there is no cell phone signal, we recommend that you download a map of the area in advance.
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Kashihara Rice Terraces
The beautiful curves are magnificent and have been recognized as an Important Cultural Landscape of Japan. In summer, when the terraced green rice plantations are fluttering in the air, you can see them together with the moss colonies.
Details
Parking
There is no parking lot dedicated to the trailhead, so please use the parking lot for the terraced rice fields of Kashihara. It is a 35-minute walk from the parking lot to the trailhead.
Tokoji Temple
After climbing a steep mountain path via a primeval deciduous forest for a while, you will find this temple surrounded by huge cedar trees.
Tsukigatani Onsen
This onsen can be reached from the trailhead in about 30 minutes by car. The famous "kamikatsu donburi" is a hearty bowl of rice topped with large, thick shiitake mushroom cutlets. The leaf wasabi dipping noodles are also recommended. Enjoy a nice onsen bath and meal after mountain climbing.
Map/Access
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Address
Oazaikumi, Kamikatsu-cho, Katsuura-gun, Tokushima
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