Difficulty: 2/5
Hiking Distance: 6.5km
Time: 2-4 hours
Elevation gain: 332m
Prefecture: Hyogo
馬の背
The Umanose Trail
Elevation: 280m
Prefecture
Hyogo
Elevation Gain
332m
Distance
6.5 km
Time
2-3 hours
Difficulty
2/5
Accommodation
Hotels
Overview
The Umanose trail is a wonderful small hike in Kobe, it offers beautiful views with not much effort, and an exciting rocky section with chains and steep steps carved into the rock. Although Mt. Rokko gets most of the attention, the views here have more variety. It doesn't get too busy and is worth a day trip from Kyoto or Osaka.
Access
Train: It's a short walk from Itayado station so you won't need a car.
Trailhead: Google Maps
Kyoto Station: Itayado station is 1 hour 15 minutes from Kyoto and will cost ¥1,390.
Osaka Station: Itayado station is 50 minutes from Osaka and will cost ¥630.
Maps
Trail Description
After getting off at Itayada station, simply follow the map towards the trailhead that's linked on Google Maps, from there the trail is easy to follow. It only takes about 40 minutes to reach the rocky peak where you'll find interesting views and fun terrain including ladders and chains. At the end you have the option of walking to Myohoji station or Tsukimiyama station, both are about 25 minutes walk away, you can also catch a bus.
Weather and Seasons
Late spring, summer and autumn are the best times for this hike. You can hike during winter, usually there won't be any snow.
Useful links
Elevation profile
Cautions
Rock climbing
Gallery
Difficulty: 2/5
Hiking Distance: 6.5 km
Time: 2-4 hrs
Elevation gain: 332m
Prefecture: Hyogo
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