Mount Daimonji
Mount Daimonji
2.2km
Total Distance
269m
Elevation Gain
Trail description
Daimonjiyama, 465 m, is the western peak of Nyoigatake in the Higashiyama hills of Kyoto, famous for the giant character dai lit on its slope during the Gozan Okuribi fire festival on 16 August. This walk climbs from the Ginkakuji side past the bonfire beds to the summit, which looks out over the whole city of Kyoto. It is one of the most popular hikes in Kyoto, and the Higashiyama section of the Kyoto Trail crosses the mountain.
Route Map
Along the trail
- 1Viewpointat the end
- Bus stop
- Nanzenji Eikando-michi · 729m from the start
- Parking
- 415m from the start
- Surface
- natural ground 69%, gravel 31%
- Marked route
- KYOTO TRAIL HIGASHIYAMA 38:45
