Notable viewpoint · Hyogo Prefecture, Hyogo Prefecture

Mt. Asago

朝来山

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

Mt. Asago: 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. Asago

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. Asago: tips

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

How to reach Mt. Asago — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.27661, 134.84487. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mt. Asago

    • Hyōmai Shrine · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
    • 青倉神社 · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~4 km · Must-see
    • 島田神社 · temple · Kyoto Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
    • 経王寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
    • 諸杉神社 · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
    • 福成寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
    • 宗鏡寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
    • 見性寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
    • 御形神社 · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
    • 観音寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Tendaki · waterfall · Hyogo Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
    • 但馬国分寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
    • 総持寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
    • 隆国寺 · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
    • 出石神社 · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
    • 気多神社 · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
    • 法楽寺 · Buddhist site · Kanzaki · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Nagusa-jinja · temple · Hyogo Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see

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

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mt. Asago

    • Mount Haku (Hyōgo) · viewpoint · Kyoto Prefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Mount Hyonosen · viewpoint · Tottori Prefecture · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Mimuro · viewpoint · Tottori Prefecture · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Mount Shirakami · viewpoint · Toyono · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Mount Matsuo · viewpoint · Toyono · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Mount Mitake · viewpoint · Kyoto Prefecture · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Shosha · viewpoint · Hyogo Prefecture · ~57 km · Must-see
    • 弥仙山 · viewpoint · Kyoto Prefecture · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Mount Ōfuna · viewpoint · Toyono · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Mount Taka · viewpoint · Toyono · ~69 km · Must-see

    All hill stations & viewpoints in Hyogo Prefecture

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Mt. Asago?

    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. Asago?

    Nearby: Hyōmai Shrine (temple, 3 km), 青倉神社 (temple, 4 km), 島田神社 (temple, 23 km), 経王寺 (Buddhist site, 26 km), 諸杉神社 (temple, 26 km), 福成寺 (Buddhist site, 26 km).

    Is Mt. Asago worth visiting?

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