2020.2.15 Mt. Kintoki-Mt. Myojin-ga-take: Snow-free season traverse - Axe and Mt. Fuji -

Kintokiyama is a mountain located on the border between Shizuoka and Kanagawa prefectures.

It is said that Kintaro, also known as Sakata Kintoki, spent his childhood here, and various legends remain about it.

Mt. Kintoki has an elevation of 1,212 m, and Mt. Myojingatake has an elevation of 1,169 m.

Both are low in altitude but offer beautiful views.

The charm of the mountains

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Mount Kintoki

It offers a great view of Mt. Fuji, so it's also recommended for fans of Mt. Fuji.

▼Kintaro's great axe is on the summit!

It's perfect for a commemorative photo!

Mt. Myojin

▼From the summit of Myojin-ga-take you can see Mt. Fuji and Mt. Kintoki.

The highest mountain in the foreground is Mt. Kintoki.

▼The summit is quite wide.

scenery

Kintaro's Axe

▼Since this is a mountain associated with Kintaro, there are axes everywhere.

Lake Ashi

▼You can see Lake Ashi from the hiking trail to Mt. Kintoki.

A huge swan is swimming lol

Mount Kintoki-Mt. Myojin-ga-take

▼This section is recommended for nature lovers as you can see a variety of forests.

▼The view from an altitude of around 1,000m is amazing.

Seasonal Attractions

If you come in autumn or spring, you can see the beautiful snow-capped Mount Fuji.

About the Mountain

About the route

Kintoki Golf Driving Range Parking Lot → Kintoki Shrine → Mt. Kintoki → Yagurasawa Pass → Mt. Hiuchiishi → Mt. Myojingatake → Return by the same route

This route was not so great as it required going back and forth through a long bamboo forest.

The route starting from Myojin-ga-take and heading towards Kintoki-san is efficient and will give you beautiful views.

Equipment

In the snow-free season, there are no particular requirements.

I recommend wearing gaiters to keep your pants from getting dirty.

There are few mountain huts between Mt. Kintoki and Mt. Myojin-ga-take, so it is a good idea to bring plenty of food and water.

Physical strength and skills

It's a long journey and there are steep slopes, so it requires a lot of physical strength.

No special skills are required.

Mountain facility information

Mountain hut

・Kintaro Teahouse

toilet

The Kintokiyama side is very well-developed.

・Kintoki Shrine parking lot

・The summit of Mt. Kintoki

There is such information.

Water area

There is no water facility.

access

car

・There is a free parking lot within the grounds of Kintoki Shrine.

・Parking at Kintoki Golf Driving Range costs 500 yen.

weather

The weather at Mt. Kintoki isHerePlease enjoy!