Notable viewpoint · Kagawa Prefecture, Kagawa Prefecture

Mt. Goken

五剣山

Mt. Goken is a viewpoint in Kagawa Prefecture, Kagawa Prefecture.

Mt. Goken: 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. Goken

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.

Visiting Mt. Goken: tips

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

How to reach Mt. Goken — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 34.36102, 134.14142. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mt. Goken

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    • Mt. Shosha · viewpoint · Hyogo Prefecture · ~95 km · Must-see
    • Mount Inamura · viewpoint · Ehime Prefecture · ~124 km · Must-see
    • Taishaku Valley · viewpoint · Hino · ~125 km · Must-see

    All hill stations & viewpoints in Kagawa Prefecture

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Mt. Goken?

    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. Goken?

    Nearby: Yakuri-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 0 km), Shido-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 7 km), Takamatsu Harbor Tamamo Pier Lighthouse (Buddhist site, 10 km), Nagao-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 14 km), Ogishima Lighthouse (beach, 14 km), 西光寺 58 (Buddhist site, 18 km).

    Is Mt. Goken worth visiting?

    Mt. Goken is listed as a notable viewpoint in Kagawa Prefecture on Spotwander.