Mt. Sengamine

Mt. Sengamine (1,005 m) stands on the border of Taka Town (Taka District) and Kamikawa Town (Kanzaki District) in Hyogo Prefecture, and is one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Kansai.
At the eastern edge of the Chugoku Mountains, it is one of the few 1,000 m peaks in northern Harima, and its grassy summit offers a 360-degree view over the Harima mountains, the Seto Inland Sea, and as far as the Sea of Japan side. The classic Mitani course is a varied route that passes the Mitani Falls (the female and male falls).
For public transport, you take a Shinki bus from Nishiwakishi Station on the JR Kako Line to the foot of the mountain, then walk to the Mitani trailhead.

The main trailhead is the Mitani trailhead (Harmony Park, with free parking and toilets). The Mitani course runs trailhead → Mitani Falls → summit (1,005 m), about 1 hour 30 minutes up. From the stream with its falls, the path reaches a ridge and the grassy summit. By public transport, the nearest bus stop is about 3.5 km (about 60 minutes on foot) from the Mitani trailhead, so a taxi is convenient.
There are also routes from the Ichihara-toge side and the Isarigami terraced-rice side. There is no shop on the mountain, so prepare water and snacks near Nishiwakishi Station. The climbing season is year-round, but watch for snow and ice in winter and heat and insects in summer. Buses are infrequent, so always check the outbound and return times in advance.

*Information last checked: June 15, 2026

How to access the trailhead

1. [Outbound] Nishiwakishi Station → Kamicho Farm-mae → Mitani trailhead
2. [Return] Mitani trailhead → Kamicho Farm-mae → Nishiwakishi Station

1. [Outbound] Nishiwakishi Station → Kamicho Farm-mae → Mitani trailhead

The base is Nishiwakishi Station on the JR Kako Line. From in front of the station, take a Shinki bus (bound for the Toba direction) and get off at Kamicho Farm-mae in Taka Town.

Travel time: about 30–40 minutes from Nishiwakishi Station
Service: local buses toward Toba (infrequent, differing on weekdays vs. weekends)

Buses in northern Harima are limited. Always confirm in advance, on the official Shinki bus timetable, which Toba-bound buses stop at Kamicho Farm-mae. From Kamicho Farm-mae to the Mitani trailhead (Harmony Park) is about 3.5 km, roughly 60 minutes on foot. Allow plenty of time if walking, or take a taxi (about 10 minutes); booking a taxi in advance is safest. By car, there is free parking at the Mitani trailhead.

Reference: Shinki Bus Navi (times and fares)

2. [Return] Mitani trailhead → Kamicho Farm-mae → Nishiwakishi Station

After your descent, return from the Mitani trailhead to Kamicho Farm-mae (about 60 minutes on foot, or about 10 minutes by taxi), and take a Shinki bus bound for Nishiwakishi Station.

Travel time: about 30–40 minutes from Kamicho Farm-mae to Nishiwakishi Station
Service: local buses toward Nishiwakishi Station (infrequent, differing on weekdays vs. weekends)

To avoid missing the last bus, always check the return times before you set off. Because buses are infrequent, plan with margin, allowing for the roughly 60-minute walking section.

Reference: Shinki Bus Navi (times and fares)

Climbing route and safety notes

Route: the round trip Mitani trailhead (Harmony Park) → Mitani Falls (female and male falls) → ridge → Mt. Sengamine summit (1,005 m). The climb is about 1 hour 30 minutes, a varied route that follows a stream with falls up to a ridge and the grassy summit. The summit has a 360-degree view, and you can also traverse to the Ichihara-toge side or the Isarigami terraced-rice side.

Low-mountain notes: Although a 1,005 m hill, the area around the falls is slippery and the ridge has some steep climbs. Watch for mud after rain and wear sturdy shoes. Watch for snow and ice in winter and heat and insects (ticks, hornets, etc.) in summer. The summit is exposed and can be windy.

Water, facilities, season: There is no water source or shop on the mountain. Prepare water and snacks near Nishiwakishi Station, and use the toilet at the Mitani trailhead. The climbing season is year-round, but buses in northern Harima are infrequent, so plan around the outbound and return times.

Gear and emergencies: Carry sturdy shoes, rain gear, drinks, a hat, and insect repellent. In an emergency call 110 (police) or 119 (fire/rescue).
・Nishiwaki Police Station 0795-22-0110

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