Mount Gomadan
護摩壇山
A 1,372-meter peak in the Kii Mountains offering panoramic views and historic connections to the Taira clan.
What it is
- A 1,372-meter mountain located on the border of Wakayama and Nara prefectures.
- Part of the Kii Mountain range within the Koya-Ryujin Quasi-National Park.
- The site where Taira no Koremori reportedly burned prayer sticks at the summit.
- The natural source of the Komorigawa and Furukawa rivers.
What to see
- The Gomasan Sky Tower observation deck located near the bus stop.
- Extensive forests of beech trees surrounding the mountain peak.
- Panoramic views of the Kii Mountain range from the summit area.
- Evidence of oak wilt damage visible in the forest since 2022.
When to go
- Winter travel is limited by traffic restrictions due to constant snow accumulation.
Getting there
- Buses run to the mountain from Koyasan and Kii-Tanabe stations.
- Vehicle access is available via National Route 371 near the peak.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Gomadan Open in Google Maps
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