Mt. Hiko

Mt. Hiko in Nakatsu City is a beautiful mountain, standing at an elevation of 1,200 meters and ranking as the third highest in Fukuoka Prefecture. It has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 scenic spots and 200 famous mountains, and is known as a sacred place for Shugendo, where historic shrines are scattered amidst the breathtaking natural scenery throughout the four seasons. Especially during autumn when the leaves turn red and winter when the ice falls, the view is not to be missed. Why not enjoy this scenic view?

Mount Hiko is one of Japan's three major Shugendo sites and a tourist spot where you can enjoy beautiful autumn leaves and frozen waterfalls. There are various hiking courses available for beginners to veterans, and in the autumn, you can see breathtaking autumn leaves. In the winter, you can also see frozen waterfalls. There are also many autumn leaf spots around Nakatsu City, so please enjoy the rich natural scenery.

Mount Hiko in Nakatsu City is dotted with lodgings and historical buildings where you can feel the history of Shugendo. When you step into places like the "Zaizo-bo" built in the Edo period or the oldest lodging "Shojaku-bo," you can almost see the lifestyle of the time. Additionally, as a sacred mountain with 49 caves, it's a popular spot to stop by during a climb. How about taking a leisurely trip while visiting these places?

Mount Hiko in Nakatsu City offers a variety of hiking routes that can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced hikers alike. You can choose from gentle slopes to rocky areas with ropes. It is also a sacred site of Shugendo with a history of over a thousand years, where you can enjoy mystical landscapes. The blooming plants and the autumn foliage season when the entire mountain is colored are especially recommended!

Mt. Hiko is one of Japan's three major Shugendo sites, where you can enjoy exploring Shugendo culture and visiting shrines and temples amidst the mystical natural landscape. Historic structures such as Takazumi Shrine and Hiko-san Shrine are scattered throughout, and the various flowers blooming throughout the seasons are also a sight to see. In particular, the blooming of Hikosan Himeshara and Dodan-tsutsuji in early June is beautiful, and the autumn leaves in late October are breathtaking.