Spectacular view! Hiking Mt. Myogi

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Climbing season: All year round
Level: Beginner

Mt. Myogi has an unusual shape in Japan. Tour around the “Stone Gates,” which is a popular hike for tourists looking up close view of the rocky surface. Enjoy challenging and thrilling chained sections (beginner friendly paths without chained section is available) and unusually shaped stone gates. The view from the fourth stone gate is spectacular and sure to impress!

Tokyo Station

Railway (JR Joetsu or Hokuriku Shinkansen): Approx. 60 min

Takasaki Station

Railway (Joshin Dentetsu Railway) : Approx. 60 min

Shimonita Station

Mt. Myogi – Prefectural Myogi Park 1st Parking Lot

TAXI : Approx. 25 min

Taxi companies are located near the station:
Joshin Hire and Seiwa Taxi

Mt. Myogi – Stone Gates Excursion Hiking

Enjoy challenging and thrilling chained sections (beginner friendly paths without chained section is available) and unusually shaped stone gates. The view from the fourth stone gate is spectacular and sure to impress!

The Fourth Stone Gate

Time Required: Approx. 90 min

Nakanotake Shrine

Nakanotake Shrine has the tallest daikoku-sama in Japan at 20 meters! It is said to purify illnesses, bad luck, and evil spirits, and to invite good fortune.

TAXI : Approx.25 min to Shimonita Station on Joshin Dentetsu Railway

Shimonita Station

Railway (Joshin Dentetsu Railway) : Approx. 60 min

Takasaki Station

Railway (JR Joetsu or Hokuriku Shinkansen): Approx. 60 min

Tokyo Station

Shimonita Town Tourist Association
Tel:0274-67-7500
Email: contact_kanko@shimonita.jp
URL:http://kanko.shimonita.jp/
Hours: 9:00-16:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)

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