Mt. Iwawaki (岩湧山) is an 897m peak in Osaka Prefecture. Selected as one of the New 100 Famous Mountains of Japan, it offers panoramic views of the Osaka Plain and Osaka Bay from the summit. The mountain is famous for its Japanese pampas grass (susuki), with many hikers visiting in late October.
The nearest trailhead is the Takihata Dam bus stop, accessible by bus from Kawachinagano Station.
Access to the Trailhead
Map
1. Going: Kawachinagano Sta. → Takihata Dam
From Kawachinagano Station, take the bus bound for Takihata Dam and get off at the last stop.
Travel time: approx. 48 min
Fare: 560 yen
Bus Timetable: Kawachinagano Sta. to Takihata Dam
| Kawachinagano Sta. | Takihata Dam |
|---|---|
| 9:04 | 9:52 |
| 11:02 | 11:50 |
| 12:30 | 13:18 |
| 13:21 | 14:09 |
| 15:21 | 16:09 |
| 16:21 | 17:06 |
| 17:17 | 18:02 |
| 18:16 | 19:04 |
| 20:00 | 20:45 |
| 21:38 | 22:23 |
Reference: NAVITIME
2. Return: Takihata Dam → Kawachinagano Sta.
From Takihata Dam bus stop, take the bus bound for Kawachinagano Station and get off at the last stop.
Travel time: approx. 48 min
Fare: 560 yen
Bus Timetable: Takihata Dam to Kawachinagano Sta.
| Takihata Dam | Kawachinagano Sta. |
|---|---|
| 6:02 | 6:47 |
| 6:43 | 7:28 |
| 7:27 | 8:12 |
| 8:07 | 8:52 |
| 10:03 | 10:51 |
| 12:00 | 12:48 |
| 13:25 | 14:13 |
| 14:19 | 15:07 |
| 16:19 | 17:07 |
| 17:13 | 17:58 |
| 19:08 | 19:53 |
Reference: NAVITIME
