Mount Obako

What it is

• One of Japan's 200 Famous Mountains located in the western Kii Mountains.
• Part of the Koya-Ryujin Quasi-National Park containing virgin fir and beech forests.
• A historic site where the Kohechi route of the Kumano Kodo passes through Obako Pass.
• Associated with the legend of Taira no Koremori living in the nearby Taira settlement.

What to see

• Panoramic views of the Omine Mountains from the summit.
• Ancient virgin forests consisting of fir, hemlock, and beech trees.
• The historic Kohechi pilgrimage path crossing through the mountain pass.

Getting there

• A climbing route begins from Omata Bridge and proceeds via Hinoki Pass.
• Access is available via a road connecting Goma-dan-zan to the Okusenjo Forest Road terminus.
• The peak is reachable by hikers traveling via Mount Kuchisenjo.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.