Notable viewpoint · Hyogo Prefecture, Hyogo Prefecture

Mt.Kannon

観音山

Mt.Kannon is a viewpoint in Hyogo Prefecture, Hyogo Prefecture.

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Mt.Kannon: 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.Kannon

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.Kannon: tips

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

How to reach Mt.Kannon — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 34.77460, 135.30312. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mt.Kannon

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    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mt.Kannon

    • Mt. Kabuto · viewpoint · Hyogo Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Mount Iwahara · viewpoint · Osaka Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Mount Iwakura · viewpoint · Osaka Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Mount Nagamine · viewpoint · Osaka Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Maya Shizen Kansatsu-en · viewpoint · Osaka Prefecture · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Maya San · viewpoint · Hyogo Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
    • 稚児ヶ墓山 · viewpoint · Hyogo Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Mount Hatsuka · viewpoint · Toyono · ~20 km · Must-see
    • 丹生山 · viewpoint · Hyogo Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Mount Tanjō · viewpoint · Kyoto Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see

    All hill stations & viewpoints in Hyogo Prefecture

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Mt.Kannon?

    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.Kannon?

    Nearby: Mt. Kabuto (viewpoint, 3 km), Mount Iwahara (viewpoint, 4 km), Mount Iwakura (viewpoint, 4 km), Nishinomiya Shrine (temple, 6 km), Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden (sanctuary, 7 km), 六甲高山植物園 (sanctuary, 7 km).

    Is Mt.Kannon worth visiting?

    Mt.Kannon is listed as a notable viewpoint in Hyogo Prefecture on Spotwander.