Notable viewpoint · Iwate Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture
Mt. Sode
外山
Mt. Sode is a viewpoint in Iwate Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture.
Mt. Sode: 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. Sode
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. Sode — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.88537, 141.31889. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Mt. Sode
- Geibikei · viewpoint · Miyagi Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
- 大慈寺 · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
- 東陽寺 · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~25 km · Must-see
- 補陀寺 · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~26 km · Must-see
- Muryōkō-in Ato · fort · Miyagi Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
- Mōtsū-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
- Kinkeizan · viewpoint · Miyagi Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
- Chūson Temple · Buddhist site · Nishiiwai · ~28 km · Must-see
- 五十鈴神社 · temple · Miyagi Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
- 日枝神社 · temple · Miyagi Prefecture · ~28 km · Must-see
- Chūson-ji Konjikidō · fort · Miyagi Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
- Hongenji · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
- Genbikei · waterfall · Miyagi Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
- 上山八幡宮 · Buddhist site · Motoyoshi · ~32 km · Must-see
- 養雲寺 · Buddhist site · Miyagi Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see
- 長沼フートピア公園 · park · Miyagi Prefecture · ~34 km · Must-see
- 早馬神社 · temple · Miyagi Prefecture · ~35 km · Must-see
- The Miracle Pine Tree · attraction · Iwate Prefecture · ~37 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mt. Sode
- Geibikei · viewpoint · Miyagi Prefecture · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kinkeizan · viewpoint · Miyagi Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
- Naruko · viewpoint · Miyagi Prefecture · ~68 km · Must-see
- Nakayamagoe Pass · viewpoint · Miyagi Prefecture · ~79 km · Must-see
- Mt. Hayachine · viewpoint · Iwate Prefecture · ~95 km · Must-see
- Mt. Funagata · viewpoint · Kami · ~97 km · Must-see
- Mount Iwate · viewpoint · Iwate Prefecture · ~138 km · Must-see
- Mount Chōkai · viewpoint · Akumi · ~140 km · Must-see
- Mt. Zaō · viewpoint · Katta · ~141 km · Must-see
- Mt. Haguro · viewpoint · Yamagata Prefecture · ~147 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mt. Sode yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Mt. Sode?
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. Sode?
Nearby: Geibikei (viewpoint, 16 km), 大慈寺 (Buddhist site, 16 km), 東陽寺 (Buddhist site, 25 km), 補陀寺 (Buddhist site, 26 km), Muryōkō-in Ato (fort, 27 km), Mōtsū-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 27 km).
Is Mt. Sode worth visiting?
Mt. Sode is listed as a notable viewpoint in Iwate Prefecture on Spotwander.