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Ohira Mountain Shrine Road

Koda6029 / CC BY-SA 4.0

Ohira Mountain Shrine Road

太平山神社参道

Tochigi · Kanto

The approach to Ohira Mountain Shrine climbs stone steps through forest to a series of viewpoints over the Kanto plain. Local teahouses along the way serve simple specialties with the view. The path is banked with hydrangeas that flower in June.

Why we picked it

It is a regional favorite but rarely promoted outside Tochigi.

Best season
Spring
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.2· 1,557 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free — Ohirasan Shrine and its ~1,000-step approach (the 'Ajisai-zaka' hydrangea steps) have no admission. Prayer/ritual bookings 9:00–16:30.
Nearest station
Ohirashita Station
Website
ohirasanjinja.rpr.jp

Today

9:00–16:30Free

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~1h 59m by car

Tags

shrinehikingviewpointflowers

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