Mt. Yamato Katsuragi（大和葛城山, Yamatokatsuragisan）
| Elevation | 959 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 300 Famous Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Osaka Pref. (大阪府 南河内郡) |
| Coordinates | 34.45611, 135.68222 |
Highlights of Mt. Yamato Katsuragi
- Selected as one of the 300 Famous Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 959 m
- Located in Osaka Pref.
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About Mt. Yamato Katsuragi
Mount Yamato Katsuragi (大和葛城山, Yamato Katsuragi-san) or simply Mount Katsuragi is a mountain in the Kongō Range straddling the prefectural border of Chihayaakasaka, Osaka and Gose, Nara in Japan. The peak elevation is 959.2 metres (3,147 ft). The mountain is located along the Gose Line of the Kintetsu Railway.
The base of the mountain has many different Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. The mountain is accessible via the Katsuragisan Ropeway on the east side, as well as several different hiking trails of varying difficulty and length on all sides. The summit has a local government-run lodge and campground for those who want to spend the night or rest after ascending Mount Yamato Katsuragi.
Other names for the mountain include Mount Kaina, Mount Kamo, Mount Tenshin, and Shinoga Peak.
Location and naming
Mount Yamato Katsuragi is located within Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park, with a peak elevation of 959.2 metres (3,147 ft). Mount Nijō is about 8.6 kilometres (5.3 mi) to the north, and Mount Kongō is about 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) to the south-southwest. It is part of the Kongō Range. Mount Yamato Katsuragi has gently sloping sides which rise from the neighboring Katsuragi...