Mount Kongō
金剛山
A 1,125-meter peak on the Osaka-Nara border offering historic Shugendo sites and popular hiking trails with a unique stamp system.
What it is
- A 1,125-meter mountain located on the border of Nara and Osaka prefectures.
- Founded by En no Gyoja as a sacred site for the Shugendo religion.
- Part of the Kongo-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park containing Osaka's highest point.
- A highly popular hiking destination that ranked second in Japan for total climbs in 2023.
What to see
- The Katsuraki Shrine and Tenpurin-ji Temple located near the summit area.
- The historic ruins of Chihaya Castle situated on the mountain slopes.
- A stamp system used by frequent hikers to track their total number of ascents.
When to go
- The Kongo Ropeway has been suspended since March 2019, requiring visitors to hike up.
Getting there
- Buses from Kawachinagano Station provide direct access to the various mountain trailheads.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Kongō Open in Google Maps
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