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Iimoriyama Castle: Osaka’s Mountain Fortress

Mt. Iimori is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, yet there is more to this mountain than just

West of Osaka is Osaka bay, but mountains surround the prefecture on all its other side, namely in the north

If you walk around Nara or Asuka, you will see three mountains standing along the Nara Basin. Those three mountains

Our journey on the Diamond Trail began at Tonzurubo and passed many mountains and deep forests. Finally, we face the

The Diamond Trail is a nature trail that goes through the Kongo Mountain chain, which is located on the border

In the east of Osaka is the Kongo Mountain chain, which is composed of many famous mountains, such as Mt.Kongo

On the border between Kyoto and Nara is the quaint Kasagi-dera Temple. This temple might not be popular among tourists,

Known as the “Mt. Fuji of Omi” you’d expect Mt. Mikami in Yasu, Shiga to be a towering giant, much