The other day, we investigated and wrote about “Gabeno Castle,” Nishinomiya’s hidden landmark that nobody knows about (!?).
This time, we went to check out the spectacular views from Kannon-yama, a 526-meter-high mountain just to the north!
Here it is on the map↓
It’s just west of Jurinji Temple.
The entrance to the “Jurinji Sando” approach is at the intersection of “Kabutoyama Daishi-michi” and the “Osawa Nishinomiya Line.”
Time to start our uphill training.
We arrived at the main hall of Jurinji Temple.
The grounds are so beautiful that every view looks like a postcard.
If you go to the right of the main hall, there’s a side path leading to the trailhead.
The sign at the trailhead↑
You can really feel the history here, especially in how perfectly hard it is to see!
Zoom in!!
There are two routes to the summit: the “Panorama Route” and the “Seseragi Route.”
For the way up, we decided to take the steep “Panorama Route,” and for the way down, the gentler “Seseragi Route”♪
The entrance to the “Panorama Route”↑
A bridge made of just three thin logs laid across a ditch!?
Right away, it feels like an exciting adventure is about to begin♪
The steep climb continues.
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Climbing Kannon-yama’s “Panorama Course”!
On paths where you might get lost, subtle arrows guide the way.
There are even spots that make you want to shout, “Fight! One shot!”
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A spot that feels like rock climbing
Almost at the summit!!
We made it to the summit!!
A rock with “Kannon-yama” written in large characters welcomes you♪
A huge panoramic view!!
If it were sunny, I bet you could see even farther! I’d love to climb it again with everyone after COVID!!
In the center is Kitayama Reservoir, where a face-shaped rock was discovered♪
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The view from the summit of Kannon-yama!
For the descent, we took the relaxed, easygoing, spacious “Seseragi Route”♪
You can hear birds singing.
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Seseragi Route, birdsong
There are lots of signs, so you can keep going with peace of mind♪
In places where there was no one around, we did a bit of trail running.
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Running the “Seseragi Route”
We made it safely back down!
This is the entrance and exit for the other hiking trail.
Finally
Kannon-yama lets you enjoy two wonderful routes.
Whether you’re walking while taking in the panorama or listening to birdsong along the way, it’s a soothing course that’s perfect for just the right amount of exercise!
If you’re looking to get moving again after COVID, why not stop by?
