Kagoshima(鹿児島) Mt. Takachihonomine
Mt. Takachiho-no-mine (1,574m), the mythic cone of the Kirishima range. Reach Takachihogawara by bus from JR Kirishima-Jingū Station — connection timetable and volcano notes.
Kagoshima(鹿児島)
Kagoshima(鹿児島) has 4 mountains you can reach using only public transport — trains and buses. 3 of them are among Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Popular choices include Mt. Kaimon, Mt. Kirishima, Mt. Miyanoura and Mt. Takachihonomine. Each guide shows the route from the nearest station to the trailhead, with up-to-date bus timetables.
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Bordering prefectures include Kumamoto(熊本) and Miyazaki(宮崎).
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Kagoshima(鹿児島) Mt. Kirishima
Mt. Kirishima is a volcanic group on the Kagoshima–Miyazaki prefectural border, including the highest peak Karakuni-dake (1,700 m) and the mythological Takachiho-no-mine (1,574 m). The Scenic Loop Bus connects the main trailheads at Ebino Kogen and Takachihogawara. Shinmoedake remains at volcanic alert level 2.
Kagoshima(鹿児島) Mt. Miyanoura
Mt. Miyanoura is a 1,936m peak located in the central part of Yakushima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture. The entire island ...
Kagoshima(鹿児島) Mt. Kaimon
Mt. Kaimon (924 m, Kagoshima) — the 'Satsuma Fuji' is the southernmost and lowest of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. JR Kaimon Station is a 20-min walk from the trailhead; the iconic spiral trail leads to the summit in about 5 hours round-trip. Rail-only public transport access.