Kagamino
Trip
Takashimizu Trail
- nature
- Trail
- Trekking
A 8,132-meter hiking trail that takes you along the ridge that forms the boundary between the town of Kagamino in Okayama Prefecture and the town of Miasa in Tottori Prefecture. After starting out in Ningyo Pass at an elevation of 735 meters, visitors can hike to Takakiyomizu Meadows (elev. 950 meters) and Mt. Hakushu (elev. 1,044 m). The course is covered in soft wood chips and is easy on the legs and hips, allowing visitors to enjoy the hike in comfort while taking in the beautiful mountains, the delicate pink shades of the flowers of the rare Shortia plant, and untouched beech forests. The temperature in the meadows rarely reaches over 30 degrees Celsius even at the height of summer, allowing you to enjoy a hike that fits your schedule and physical needs.
info
- Term：Year-round
Duration：Varies
1. 1 hr.: Takakiyomizu Meadows and back
2. 2 hr.: To the beech forests and back
3. 4 hr.: Entire route
Location：1539-1 Kamisaibara, Kagamino, Tomata, Okayama (Ningyo Pass)
Inquiries Kagamino Town Industry and Tourism Division
Note：The trail is covered in nearly 2 meters of snow in the winter, during which time visitors cannot hike without special equipment. To enjoy Takakiyomizu Trail in the winter, wear snowshoes so that you can walk on top of the snow.