Mount Nagamine

What it is

• A mountain peak standing 687.7 meters tall in the Rokko mountain range.
• A hiking destination located in the Nada Ward of Kobe City.
• A natural viewpoint overlooking the urban landscape and Osaka Bay.

What to see

• A large rock formation known as Tenguzuka situated at the summit.
• Panoramic views of Kobe City, Osaka Bay, and the Akashi Strait.
• Clear sights of the Kitan Strait and the Rokko main peak.
• Neighboring Mount Maya visible from the various trail vantage points.

Getting there

• Start the hike from Hankyu Rokko Station or Hankyu Oji-koen Station.
• The ascent to the summit takes approximately one and a half hours.
• The trail passes by Kobe Shoin Women's University and Rokko Gakuin.
• Hikers can complete the trip by walking the trails in a loop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.