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Gunung Daisen

大山 (Daisen)

Information

Elevation: 1.729 m
Country: Jepang (JP)
Location / Range: Taman Nasional Daisen-Oki — Prefektur Tottori, wilayah Chūgoku, Honshu, Jepang
Mountain type: Stratovolcano tidak aktif (dorman)
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: 35.3711, 133.5464
Difficulty: Sedang–menantang (pendakian harian ~5–6 jam pp, tanjakan tangga curam; puncak tertinggi Kengamine ditutup)
Best Season: Akhir musim semi–musim gugur (akhir Mei hijau, Oktober–November dedaunan merah); musim dingin bersalju dan bersifat alpine serius
Permits & Rules: Tidak ada izin khusus untuk jalur utama; punggungan menuju Kengamine (1.729 m) ditutup karena bahaya longsoran batu — titik tertinggi yang boleh dicapai adalah Puncak Misen (1.709 m)
Hazards: Longsoran batu di punggungan Kengamine (ditutup), tangga curam & licin, cuaca cepat berubah, salju dan es tebal di musim dingin

Description

Mount Daisen (大山), 1,729 m, is the highest mountain in the Chūgoku region of western Japan, rising prominently in Tottori Prefecture near the Sea of Japan within Daisen-Oki National Park. A dormant stratovolcano, its graceful conical western face has earned it the nickname 'Hōki-Fuji', while its north and south faces are sharply serrated by erosion. Daisen is a sacred mountain — home to the 7th-century Daisen-ji Temple — and one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains (Hyakumeizan), making it one of the most popular day hikes in western Japan. Its true summit, Kengamine (1,729 m), is now closed because the ridge is crumbling and prone to rockslides; the highest point hikers may reach is Misen Peak (1,709 m), gained via the Natsuyama Trail through lush beech forest and steep stairways. On a clear day the summit offers sweeping views of the Sea of Japan and the Shimane Peninsula.

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Routes

Jalur Natsuyama (Natsuyama Trail) ke Puncak Misen

Sedang–menantang (banyak tangga curam)

Naik ~3 jam, pulang-pergi ~5–6 jam (beda tinggi ~950 m)

The most popular and principal summer route up Mount Daisen, starting near Daisen-ji Temple. It passes through lush beech forest and then climbs a series of steep stairways; near the top, wooden boardwalks protect a community of dwarf Japanese yew on the way to Misen Peak (1,709 m). The true summit, Kengamine (1,729 m), is closed because its ridge is prone to rockslides, making Misen the highest attainable point. The summit offers views of the Sea of Japan.

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Jalur Yodogawa (Yodogawa Trail) — turunan alternatif / loop

Sedang

~2,5–3,5 jam (umumnya digabung sebagai loop dengan Natsuyama)

An alternative route on the Yodogawa side, often used as the descent to form a loop together with the Natsuyama Trail. Shadier and more forested, it passes springs and valley views, giving a change of scenery from the main trail's steep stairs. Check national-park notices for current trail status.

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Climbing Experiences

Climbing Mount Daisen (1,729 m) is almost always a day hike via the Natsuyama Trail, which starts near Daisen-ji Temple, cuts through lush beech forest, and then climbs stairways and wooden boardwalks to Misen Peak (1,709 m) — the highest point hikers may reach, since the ridge to Kengamine is closed. The round trip takes about 5–6 hours with nearly 950 m of elevation gain. The videos below document real Daisen climbs across the seasons, from clear summer days to snowy conditions, including the summit boardwalk and views over the Sea of Japan.

References

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