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Mount Daisen

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Mount Daisen

大山

Tottori · Chugoku

The highest mountain in the Chugoku region at 1,729m, an inactive stratovolcano nicknamed 'Hoki-Fuji' for its Fuji-like silhouette from the west. The standard trail from Daisen-ji up to Misen Peak takes roughly 3 hours, passing beech forests and alpine grassland.

Why we picked it

The tallest mountain in western Japan and the hiking anchor of the San-in coast, climbed by day-walkers from Yonago while most travellers pass it on the way to Izumo.

Best season
Spring · Autumn · Winter
Late spring through autumn for hiking; winter for skiing
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.7· 659 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

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

Admission
No entry or hiking fee for the mountain (Daisen-Oki National Park). Daisen-ji temple asks a ¥300 adult / ¥200 child offering (includes the Reihokaku treasure hall, open Apr 1-Nov 30). Winter parking on the temple approach is paid.
Nearest station
JR Yonago Station (bus to Daisen-ji/Daisen-dozan)

Today

Open 24 hours

Admission

  • No entry or hiking fee for the mountain (Daisen-Oki National Park). Daisen-ji temple asks a ¥300 adult / ¥200 child offering (includes the Reihokaku treasure hall, open Apr 1-Nov 30). Winter parking on the temple approach is paid.

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

naturehikingviewpointscenic

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