Mount Taka (Osaka/Hyōgo)

Mount Taka (高岳, Taka-dake) is a 720.8 m (2,365 ft) mountain of the Hokusetsu Mountains, located on the border of Inagawa, Hyōgo and Nose, Ōsaka, Japan. This mountain is one of Osaka 50 mountains, and an important part of Hokusetsu Natural Park.

Mount Taka
高岳
Seen from the SSE
Highest point
Elevation720.8 m (2,365 ft)
Coordinates35°0′6″N 135°21′11″E
Naming
Language of nameJapanese
Pronunciation[takadake]
Geography
LocationOn the border of Inagawa, Hyōgo and Nose, Ōsaka, Japan
Parent rangeHokusetsu Mountains

Outline

Mount Taka is one of the major mountains of Hokusetsu Mountains. Hokusetsu Mountains are themselves sometimes regarded as a part of Tanba Highland. Mount Taka is a typical mountain in this area like Mount Kenpi, Mount Yokoo and Mount Hankokou.

Religion

Mount Taka which has a pyramidal shape has been an object of worship by the people around the mountain. The most religious spot in the middle of this mountain is Inagawa Fudoson Temple.

Route

There are three routes to the top of the mountain. One is the most popular from Sugio Bus Stop via Inagawa Fudoson. It takes about two hours. From Morigami Bus Stop, there are two routes. It take roughly two and half hours from Morigami to the top.

Access

  • Sugio Bus Stop of Hankyu Bus
  • Morigami Bus Stop of Hankyu Bus

References

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