Katsuragi Highlands
- 葛城高原
- Nara
This highlands, located on Mt. Yamato-Katsuragi has an altitude of 959 meters. Visitors in the spring can enjoy “A million trees in a single glance”, with the abundance of azalea, while those who visit in summer will no doubt enjoy the lush greenery. Autumnal Japanese pampas grass changes its color during autumn, while in winter the eyes can feast on the beautiful snowscape. Lots of visitors flock to the summit to see the Osaka Plain and the Nara Basin in a breathtaking 360-degree panorama.
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Address
2569, Kujira, Gose City, Nara Prefecture, 639-2312
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Entry fee
Ropeway fee: 1,250 JPY (Return)
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Opening Hours
Ropeway opening times: 9:10 am - 5:00 pm
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Closed
Open year round
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Website
http://www.katsuragikogen.co.jp/
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Best Season
May
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Point
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Nearest Station/IC Access
Approx. 15-minutes by bus from Gose Station on the Kintetsu line. Alight at "Katsuragi Ropeway-mae" bus stop. Walk for approx. 15-minutes after boarding the ropeway for about 6-minutes.
Approx. 20-minutes to Katsuragi Mountain Trail Entrance from Katsuragi Interchange. Walk for approx. 15-minutes after boarding the ropeway for about 6-minutes.
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