登山前後に使いやすい宿泊、食事、温泉、イベントの関連ガイドです。
Kyushu(Kagoshima)
中級距離
8 km
累積標高差
830m
最高標高
924m
所要時間
5時間
九州最南端の秀麗な円錐形火山。薩摩富士の愛称で親しまれる。
開聞岳は九州最南端に位置する標高924mの美しい円錐形の火山で、その姿から「薩摩富士」と呼ばれています。トレイルは独特のらせん状に山を巻きながら登り、亜熱帯の森を抜けると東シナ海、鹿児島湾、遠く屋久島・種子島まで360度の大パノラマが広がる岩場の山頂に到達します。
通年（春と秋が最適）
美しい円錐形のシルエット（薩摩富士）; 山頂からの360度の海と島々の眺望; 亜熱帯林を通るらせんトレイル; 屋久島・種子島の眺め; 上部から見える池田湖
JR指宿枕崎線で開聞駅まで（鹿児島中央から約80分）。登山口の開聞ふれあい公園まで駅から徒歩約20分。車の場合は国道226号を利用。
The upper section is steep with loose rocks and requires scrambling. Weather changes rapidly and fog can reduce visibility. No water sources on the trail—carry sufficient water. The trail can be muddy after rain. Summer heat and humidity are intense.
Mt. Kaimon is rated as moderate difficulty.
Mt. Kaimon is 8 km long.
The elevation gain on Mt. Kaimon is 830 meters.
Hiking Mt. Kaimon typically takes about 5 hours.
The best season to hike Mt. Kaimon is Year-round, spring and autumn best.
Mt. Kaimon is located in Kagoshima, Kyushu region of Japan.
Mt. Kaimon is a day_hike trail.
Warnings for Mt. Kaimon: The upper section is steep with loose rocks and requires scrambling. Weather changes rapidly and fog can reduce visibility. No water sources on the trail—carry sufficient water. The trail can be muddy after rain. Summer heat and humidity are intense..
Access information for Mt. Kaimon: Take the JR Ibusuki Makurazaki Line to Kaimon Station (about 80 minutes from Kagoshima-Chuo). The trailhead at Kaimon Fureai Park is a 20-minute walk from the station. By car, use National Route 226..
The maximum elevation on Mt. Kaimon is 924 meters.
Mt. Kaimon is rated moderate, making it accessible for hikers of that level.
For Mt. Kaimon, proper hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Check warnings: The upper section is steep with loose rocks and requires scrambling. Weather changes rapidly and fog can reduce visibility. No water sources on the trail—carry sufficient water. The trail can be muddy after rain. Summer heat and humidity are intense..
Highlights of Mt. Kaimon include: Perfect conical silhouette (Satsuma Fuji); 360-degree ocean and island views from summit; Spiral trail through subtropical forest; Views of Yakushima and Tanegashima; Lake Ikeda visible from upper slopes.
Access to Mt. Kaimon: Take the JR Ibusuki Makurazaki Line to Kaimon Station (about 80 minutes from Kagoshima-Chuo). The trailhead at Kaimon Fureai Park is a 20-minute walk from the station. By car, use National Route 226..
The best season for Mt. Kaimon is Year-round, spring and autumn best. Check conditions before hiking in winter.