Kongō Range, Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park

Name: Kongō Range
Address: Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park, Japan

#3 among attractions in Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Kongō Range, Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park

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The Kongō Range is a mountain range on the borders of Nara and Osaka Prefectures on the island of Honshū in the southwest of central Japan. The range separates the Osaka Plain and the Nara Basin, and forms a natural place for the boundary between the prefectures. The primary mountain in the range is Mount Kongō, and is contained within the Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park. ()

Local name: 金剛山地 Maximum elevation: 16404 ftCoordinates: 34°25'10"N, 135°40'23"E

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Day trips

Kongō Range – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Yamato Katsuragi, Kanshin-ji, Mount Kongo Ropeway, Mount Naka Katsuragi.

2.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Yamato Katsuragi, Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park
67 min walk • Mount Yamato Katsuragi or simply Mount Katsuragi is a mountain in the Kongō Range straddling the prefectural border between Chihayaakasaka, Osaka and Gose, Nara in Japan. The peak elevation is 959.2 metres. The mountain is located along the Gose Line of the Kintetsu Railway.
4.4 miW
Buddhist temple, Temple, Buddhist architecture
Kanshin-ji, Kawachinagano
114 min walk • Kanshin-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the Teramoto neighborhood of the city of Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture, in the Kansai region of Japan. It is one of the head temples of the Kōyasan Shingon-shū branch of Shingon Buddhism. The temple has several National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties.
0.8 miS
Aerial tramway
Mount Kongo Ropeway, Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park
20 min walk • The Mt. Kongō Ropeway is Japanese aerial lift line in Chihayaakasaka, Ōsaka. The line is unique as it is owned by the village government. The line operation is entrusted to Gourmet Kineya, a private company that mainly operates restaurants. Opened in 1966, the line climbs Mount Kongō, the highest point of Ōsaka.
1.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Naka Katsuragi, Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park
38 min walk • Mount Naka Katsuragi is a mountain in the Kongō Range to the south of Mount Kongō, rising to an elevation of 937.7 metres. The mountain is situated between Chihayaakasaka, Osaka and Gojō, Nara in Japan. It is known for its trails being generally easy for most hikers, and for its stands of Japanese cedar and large fields of bamboo grass.
2.8 miN
Aerial tramway
Katsuragisan Ropeway, Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park
72 min walk • The Katsuragisan Ropeway, legally referred to as Katsuragi Ropeway Line, is an aerial tramway line in Gose, Nara, Japan. The line is the only aerial tramway line in Japan that is directly owned and operated by a major private railway company, the Kintetsu Railway.
6.9 miNW
Temple
Xing zheng si fu tian lin bie yuan
176 min walk • Tondabayashi Kosho-ji Betsuin is a temple of the Shinshu Kosho sect located in Tondabayashi-cho, Tondabayashi City. It was built around the beginning of Eiroku era. The name of the temple as a religious corporation is "Tondabayashi Kosho-ji Betsuin.
~1510 ftSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Kongō, Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park
8 min walk • Mount Kongō is a 1,125-metre-high mountain in the Kawachi region of Osaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan. It is near Mount Yamato Katsuragi.
5.2 miSE
Temple
Eizanji, Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park
132 min walk • Eizanji Temple is a temple of the Toyozan School of Shingon Buddhism located in Gojo, Nara Prefecture. It was founded by Fujiwara Takechimaro. The name of the temple is Gakushozan. The main deity is Yakushi Nyorai.
4.9 miNE
City
Gose
125 min walk • One of the highlights of Gose is the iconic Mount Katsuragi, a sacred mountain with a long history of religious significance. Visitors can hike to the summit and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, as well as explore the ancient shrines and temples...
4.8 miS
City
Gojō
123 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Gojō is the Kannon-ji Temple, a centuries-old Buddhist temple known for its stunning pagoda and beautiful garden. Visitors can immerse themselves in the peaceful atmosphere of the temple grounds and admire the intricate woodwork...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kongō Range?

Nearby attractions include Mount Kongō, Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park (8 min walk), Mount Kongo Ropeway, Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park (20 min walk).

How to get to Kongō Range by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kongō Range:

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Chihaya Ropeway mae (29 min walk)
Ropeway mae (29 min walk)