大山

Mt. Daisen is rated as moderate difficulty.

Mt. Daisen is 7 km long.

The elevation gain on Mt. Daisen is 900 meters.

Hiking Mt. Daisen typically takes about 5.5 hours.

The best season to hike Mt. Daisen is June to October, autumn foliage in October.

Mt. Daisen is located in Tottori, Chugoku region of Japan.

Mt. Daisen is a day_hike trail.

Warnings for Mt. Daisen: The trail above the treeline is exposed to strong winds. The north face has collapsed sections—stay on marked trails. Winter climbing requires full alpine gear. Trail can be crowded during autumn foliage season. Wooden boardwalks on the upper section can be slippery..

Access information for Mt. Daisen: Take the JR San'in Line to Yonago Station, then a bus to Daisen (about 50 minutes). By car, use the Yonago Expressway to Mizoguchi IC. Daisen is about 2 hours from Hiroshima by car..

The maximum elevation on Mt. Daisen is 1729 meters.

Mt. Daisen is rated moderate, making it accessible for hikers of that level.

For Mt. Daisen, proper hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Check warnings: The trail above the treeline is exposed to strong winds. The north face has collapsed sections—stay on marked trails. Winter climbing requires full alpine gear. Trail can be crowded during autumn foliage season. Wooden boardwalks on the upper section can be slippery..

Highlights of Mt. Daisen include: Vast beech forest (national natural monument); Panoramic Sea of Japan coastline views; Daisen-ji Temple complex at the base; Stunning autumn colors; Alpine flora on upper slopes.

Access to Mt. Daisen: Take the JR San'in Line to Yonago Station, then a bus to Daisen (about 50 minutes). By car, use the Yonago Expressway to Mizoguchi IC. Daisen is about 2 hours from Hiroshima by car..

The best season for Mt. Daisen is June to October, autumn foliage in October. Check conditions before hiking in winter.