Midwest area of Rokko mountain range
Route No.1
❶ Taishi Road
A pilgrimage route that leads to Tairyuji Temple on Mt. Futatabi, which is associated with Kobo Daishi. A short walk from Tairyuji Temple leads to Shiogahara Pond in Futatabi Park. Visitors can relax around the pond and experience the four seasons through the colors of the trees reflected on the lakeside. The path is paved and easy to walk, while allowing one to feel the history and nature of the area.
History
Origin and History of the name of Taishi Road
Taishi Road is an ancient path that flourished as a pilgrimage route to Tairyuji Temple and has an important history as Kobo Daishi once walked on it. The mountain path that Taishi climbed became known as Taishi Road.
Mt. Futatabi was given its name since Kobo Daishi visited Tairyuji Temple twice; once before he went to China and once after he came back.
It is also the birthplace of daily mountain climbing (which Kobe is known for), and the names of people who climbed the mountain every day for 10,000 times is engraved on a stone pagoda to commemorate their efforts.
Spot
Highlights・Famous spots
Suwa Shrine
At the entrance of Taishi Road, there is a hiking trail leading to Suwa Shrine. After climbing the stone steps, Suwa Shrine comes into view.
It is located halfway up Mt. Suwa, and together with Suwayama Park and the Venus Bridge, is known as one of Kobe City's most scenic spots.
The birthplace of daily mountain climbing
In Kobe, there is a custom of daily mountain climbing that has continued since the Meiji period. The locals value climbing low mountains close to home for health purposes, rather than intense mountain climbing.
Tairyuji Temple
It is said to have been founded by Wake no Kiyomaro and is famous as the temple of the realization of Kobo Taishi’s great ambition.
Kagaminai and its surrounding area is a near virgin forest, a rarity in Rokko’s Mountainous region.
Shiogahara Pond
Shiogahara Pond is located in Futatabi Park, the first urban park to be designated as a national scenic spot. There are benches along the shore of the pond, making it a place of rest and relaxation where visitors can enjoy the magnificent nature and spend quiet time. Mt. Futatabi is reflected in the lakeshore. Nearby is Kobo Taishi Shuho no Chi, where visitors can take a historical tour.
Please check out detailed information by using mountain maps or web applications
beforehand and enjoy your fun and safe hiking!
The nearest station to the starting point is Suwayama Park Shita on Kobe Municipal Bus route 7!
Sannomiya Station
Motomachi Station
On the way back, the route 25 Kobe municipal bus from Futatabi Park
(Only operates on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays from March to November)
