Ōeyama

What it is

• A mountain range and quasi-national park spanning Yosano, Fukuchiyama, and Miyazu in Kyoto Prefecture.
• The highest point in the Tango region with the peak of Senjogatake reaching 832.5 meters.
• A site famous for the Shuten-doji demon legend and historical nickel, copper, and chromium mining.
• One of the New 100 Famous Flower Mountains featuring peaks like Nabezuka and Hatogamine.

What to see

• The Japanese Oni Exchange Museum located at the base of the mountain.
• Onitake Inari Shrine which serves as a popular viewpoint for the landscape.
• Panoramic views from the summits of Senjogatake, Nabezuka, and Akaishigatake.
• Diverse seasonal flowers across the slopes of the mountain range.

When to go

• Autumn to early winter to observe the sea of clouds phenomenon.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.