Mt. Kogashi (古賀志山)

Mt. Kogashi (古賀志山) is a 583m peak in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture.
A satoyama beloved by Utsunomiya residents, with over 100 varied routes, it can be enjoyed year-round from rocky scrambles to leisurely hiking. From the observation deck, the Nikko mountain range can also be seen.
From JR Utsunomiya Station West Exit, access the Shinrin-koen Iriguchi bus stop by Kanto Bus.

*Timetable last checked: May 22, 2026

Map

How to access the trailheads

1. [Going] Utsunomiya Station → Shinrin-koen Iriguchi
2. [Return] Shinrin-koen Iriguchi → Utsunomiya Station

1. [Going] Utsunomiya Station → Shinrin-koen Iriguchi

From JR Utsunomiya Station West Exit bus terminal, board the Kanto Bus “via Arahari, bound for Shin-Kanuma” (Route 47) and get off at the Shinrin-koen Iriguchi bus stop. From the bus stop, head to each trailhead via the Shinrin-koen Management Center.

Operating period: year-round
Fare: ¥550
Travel time: 33 minutes

Bus TimetableBus Timetable toward Shinrin-koen Iriguchi

Reference: [Kanto Jidosha]

2. [Return] Shinrin-koen Iriguchi → Utsunomiya Station

From Shinrin-koen Iriguchi bus stop, board the Kanto Bus “bound for Utsunomiya Station” (Route 47) and get off at JR Utsunomiya Station West Exit.

Operating period: year-round
Fare: ¥550
Travel time: 33 minutes

Bus TimetableBus Timetable toward Utsunomiya Station

Reference: [Kanto Jidosha]

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