Notable viewpoint · Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture

Mt. Nozoe

野添山

Mt. Nozoe is a viewpoint in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture.

Mt. Nozoe: 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. Nozoe

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. Nozoe: tips

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

How to reach Mt. Nozoe — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 32.68326, 130.59886. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mt. Nozoe

    • 西岡神社 · temple · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
    • 永尾剱神社 · temple · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
    • 松橋神社 · temple · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Daiji-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Takahashi Inari Shrine · temple · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
    • 蓮台寺 · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
    • 池辺寺跡 · fort · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
    • 印鑰神社 · temple · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
    • 北岡神社 · temple · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Kinpo Zan · viewpoint · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Hanaokayama Peace Pagoda · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
    • 別所琴平神社 · temple · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Reigando Cave · cave · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
    • 花畑広場 · park · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see
    • 熊本県立美術館 · museum · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Kumamoto Castle · fort · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Kato Shrine · temple · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Honmyoji · Buddhist site · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~21 km · Must-see

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

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mt. Nozoe

    • Kinpo Zan · viewpoint · Kumamoto Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Kengun Shrine · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Taradake · viewpoint · Fujitsu · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Ichifusa · viewpoint · Kuma · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Sobosan · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Mount Hōsshō · viewpoint · Kusu · ~93 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Kuju · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~93 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Kirishima · viewpoint · Miyazaki Prefecture · ~108 km · Must-see
    • Mt. Karakuni · viewpoint · Miyazaki Prefecture · ~109 km · Must-see
    • Yabakei · viewpoint · Oita Prefecture · ~123 km · Must-see

    All hill stations & viewpoints in Kumamoto Prefecture

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Mt. Nozoe?

    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. Nozoe?

    Nearby: 西岡神社 (temple, 6 km), 永尾剱神社 (temple, 7 km), 松橋神社 (temple, 10 km), Daiji-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 13 km), Takahashi Inari Shrine (temple, 16 km), 蓮台寺 (Buddhist site, 17 km).

    Is Mt. Nozoe worth visiting?

    Mt. Nozoe is listed as a notable viewpoint in Kumamoto Prefecture on Spotwander.