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Iwasaka Inari Shrine – where the light of Kameoka shines

Hiking up to the Heiwadai Observation Deck brings with it a hidden gem. The Iwasaka Inari Shrine shines bright at the top of Kameoka!

About an hour’s walk from Kameoka station, Heiwadai Observation Deck overlooks this scenic city of Kyoto with spectacular panoramic views.

In the heart of Kyoto’s most scenic city Kameoka, a touch of paradise is nestled between the mountains of the outer city – the Nakayama Pond.

A place where families and friends gather for hiking and camping activities, Amagase Forest Park is a scenic wonderland in Uji, Kyoto.

Hidden in the wilderness of Amagase Forest Park, the Umanose Observation Deck is a small viewing platform overlooking Uji’s city and nature.

Nestled in the mountains of Uji, the green tea capital of the world, is the scenic Amagase Dam which divides the Uji River and Seta River.

In the deep forests of Kyoto’s northern mountains, two villages form the start and end points of a scenic journey – the Kurama to Kibune hike.

Preserving the natural environment has always been a strong suit of the Japanese; that’s why the Otowa River Erosion Control Dam was built.

Located between Kyoto’s iconic Kiyomizu-dera temple and Shiga’s beautiful Lake Biwa, Mt. Otowa offers breathtaking scenery at the summit!

If you’ve ever wanted to run through thick forests and mountains like in the Lord of the Rings, then Mt. Daimonji is the hike for you!

For the ultimate experience of mind, body, and soul, hiking up Kyoto’s iconic Mt. Hiei allows you to appreciate Japan like never before!

Mt. Kisen, otherwise known as “Kisenyama” by the Japanese, is a beautiful mountain forest that takes its hikers on a journey like no other.