Local favourite viewpoint · Yoshino, Nara Prefecture

Mt. Gakemata

崖又山

Mt. Gakemata is a viewpoint in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture.

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Mt. Gakemata: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Mt. Gakemata

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Mt. Gakemata: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Mt. Gakemata — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 33.99346, 135.65043. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Mt. Gakemata?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Mt. Gakemata?

    Nearby: Mt. Ryujin (viewpoint, 13 km), Tamaki Jinja (temple, 23 km), Tateri Kojin-ja (temple, 23 km), Kumano Hongū Taisha (temple, 26 km), 笹の滝 (waterfall, 26 km), 瀞峡 (Doro-kyo Gorge) (viewpoint, 30 km).