Mt. Suzugamine
Mt. Suzugamine overlooks the area of Shishiku in Kaiyo with a peak elevation of 395.3 meters.
A hiking trail with a steady incline runs through the forest and up the mountain, and can take approximately 2 hours one way when climbing at a leisurely pace. Various Buddhist statues can be found along this trail, leading travelers to the remnants of what was once a temple. Historical records from the late Muromachi period suggest that this may have been the site of the Entsuu-ji temple, which Buddhist monk Kōbō Daishi visited.
Upon reaching the peak, you are rewarded with a sweeping view of the Shishikui area and the Pacific Ocean.
Furthermore, throughout the month of November, you can find yakkoso, a rare parasitic plant that grows from the roots of trees. Situated in southern Tokushima prefecture in the Shikoku region, Mt. Suzugamine is one of the northernmost points in Japan where yakkoso is known to be found.
There is an unmarked parking area on Google Maps which allows for car access to the Mt. Suzugamine trail, and can be reached via a fork in the road that runs past the local Shishikui Junior High School. The base of Mt. Suzugamine can also be reached via a 20-minute walk from Shishikui station.
While no events are held here, the local NPO Attakaiyo currently runs tours of Mt. Suzugamine between the months of October and March. You can find more information here.
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