Tottori
Mt. Daisen
Towering at 1,729 meters, Mt. Daisen is the highest peak in the Chugoku region, and is often referred to as “Hoki Fuji'' for its resemblance to the country’s most-famous mountain in Japan, and is designated as Daisen-Oki National Park. Mt. Hoki-daisen is known for its seasonal beauty; spring flowers and summer alpine plants, autumn foliage and winter snow. Mt. Hoki-daisen's Natsuyama Hiking Course is popular among both climbers and hikers, especially in summer, when the roundtrip journey through the peak’s highlands offer a welcome respite from the heat. Visit nearby Daisenji Temple, which has a history of more than 1,300 years, and stop by one of the area's many hot springs, like Yonago Onsen and Kaike Onsen.
Detail
Duration 1day / 5.5hours
Highest Point 1,709m
Elevation Gain 957m
Horizontal Distance 5.6km
* Duration is an estimate and may vary depending on route and pace.
Reference: Hike of a Sacred Mountain, Mt. Hoki-daisen; Round Trip from the Natsuyama Hiking Course
Access
It is about 50 minutes to Daisenji Temple from JR Yonago Station by bus or taxi.
Links
Mt. Daisen (Tottori Prefectural Government Tourism)
