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Notable viewpoint · Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima Prefecture

Mt. Gagara

ががら山

Mt. Gagara is a viewpoint in Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima Prefecture.

Mt. Gagara: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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. Gagara

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

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Mt. Gagara — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 34.40009, 132.72168. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mt. Gagara

    • 東広島運動公園 · park · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
    • 福成寺 · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Senogawa Park · park · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
    • 並滝寺 · waterfall · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
    • 広島市森林公園 · sanctuary · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
    • 呉市総合スポーツセンター · park · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
    • 多家神社 · temple · Aki · ~24 km · Must-see
    • 興福寺 · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
    • 邇保姫神社 · temple · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Niko Park · park · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
    • 龍蔵院 · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
    • 國前寺 · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
    • 持明院 · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
    • 比治山神社 · temple · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
    • 多聞院 · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Anrakuji Temple · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Fudo-in Temple · Buddhist site · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
    • JMSDF Kure Museum · museum · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Mt. Gagara

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mt. Gagara

    • Mt. Misen · viewpoint · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Mount Amida · viewpoint · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Valle Sandan-kyo · viewpoint · Yamagata · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Kanmuri · viewpoint · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Jakuchi · viewpoint · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Taishaku Valley · viewpoint · Hino · ~85 km · Must-see
    • 石城山 · viewpoint · Yamaguchi Prefecture · ~98 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Ishizuchi · viewpoint · Ehime Prefecture · ~99 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Hiba · viewpoint · Hiroshima Prefecture · ~100 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Dogo · viewpoint · Hino · ~110 km · Must-see

    All hill stations & viewpoints in Hiroshima Prefecture

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mt. Gagara yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Mt. Gagara?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Mt. Gagara?

    Nearby: 東広島運動公園 (park, 3 km), 福成寺 (Buddhist site, 7 km), Senogawa Park (park, 10 km), 並滝寺 (waterfall, 12 km), 広島市森林公園 (sanctuary, 20 km), 呉市総合スポーツセンター (park, 20 km).

    Is Mt. Gagara worth visiting?

    Mt. Gagara is listed as a notable viewpoint in Hiroshima Prefecture on Spotwander.