Mount Sajikigatake

What it is

• The highest peak in Kita Ward, Kyoto, standing at 895.9 meters tall.
• A mountain included in the list of Kansai 100 Famous Mountains.
• The geographical source for both the Kamo River and the Kiyotaki River.
• A historic site where Prince Koretaka reportedly viewed the capital from the summit.

What to see

• A second-class triangulation point located at the mountain summit.
• Views of Kyoto City from a transmission tower near the peak.
• The Yakushi Pass trail leading upward from the Iwayabashi area.

Getting there

• Access the area using the Kumogahata Bus Mokumoku-go service.
• Reach the peak by hiking via the Yakushi Pass from Iwayabashi.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.