Sengamine

What it is

• A 1,005.2-meter mountain located on the border of Taka and Kamikawa.
• The easternmost peak over 1,000 meters in the Chugoku Range.
• A designated member of the 50 mountains of Hyogo.
• Part of the Kasagatayama-Sengamine Prefectural Natural Park.

What to see

• The summit which serves as a watershed for the Kako and Ichi rivers.
• Waterfalls located along the Mitani Valley climbing route.
• Natural scenery protected within the prefectural natural park boundaries.
• Panoramic views from the highest point in the local range.

Getting there

• Access the Mitani and Isagami routes from the Kadomura bus stop.
• Start the Ichihara route from the Tanji bus stop via Ichihara Pass.
• Expect a three-hour climb when starting from the Tanji bus stop.
• Parking facilities are available for hikers at the Ichihara Pass.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.