Mount Higashiotafuku

What it is

• A 697-meter mountain peak located on the border of Kobe and Ashiya cities.
• Part of the Rokko mountain range consisting of sandstone, slate, and chert.
• A summit area characterized by open meadows of bamboo grass.
• A peak separated from the main ridge by the Otsuki and Gosukebashi faults.

What to see

• Expansive bamboo grass meadows located near the summit area.
• A wooden sign marking the peak in place of a traditional triangulation point.
• Views overlooking the highest point of the neighboring Mount Rokko.
• The Amagatoge mountain pass which serves as an access route to the top.

Getting there

• Start the hike from the Higashi Otafuku-yama bus stop.
• The walk from the bus stop to the summit takes approximately fifty minutes.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.