Mt. Tanjo

❶ Mt. Tanjo・Mt. Taishaku

Route No.1

❶ Mt. Tanjo・Mt. Taishaku

Compared to the well-known Rokko traverse in the Hanshin area, the Tanjo traverse is a less-known but loved course among locals.
It is about half the distance of the Rokko traverse, and its highest point is 596 meters at Mt. Chigogabaka, compared to the 931-meter highest point on Mt. Rokko. There are no steep rocky ridgelines like the Suma Alps on the Rokko traverse, making it a gentle route. Most of the Tanjo traverse is a natural mountain path, and above all, it is a historical path once used by Yoshitsune, Kiyomori, Hideyoshi, and others.

History

Origin and History of the name of Mt. Tanjo・Mt. Taishaku

These mountains are located on the back end of the Rokko mountain range. They are the less-known mountains in Kobe, where visitors can enjoy a quiet mountain walk in contrast to the bustling Rokko.
The summits of the mountains were once the site of Tanjo Castle, and the ruins of the castle can still be seen today.
It is said that a temple called Myoyoji Temple was built on the summit of Mt. Tanjo in the 6th century, and what’s more in the late Heian Period, Taira no Kiyomori, who established the capital in Fukuhara, Kobe, contributed to the temple and developed it by building an approach from Fukuhara-kyo.

Spot

Highlights・Famous spots

Tanjosan-bashi Bridge

Tanjosan-bashi Bridge was built in 1941.
There are stone monuments around the Tanjosan-bashi Bridge, making it a spot worth seeing.

Tanjo Shrine

At the top of Mt. Tanjo is the Tanjo Shrine, dedicated to Niutsuhime.
Niutsuhime is the deity of the Niu Clan, who came from Koetsu and were engaged in mercury mining. Before World War II, the mountain was sometimes called Niuyama.

Mt. Taishaku summit

The Seto Inland Sea and the Akashi Strait Bridge can be seen from the top of Mt. Taishaku at 586 meters.
Mt. Taishaku is characterized by its south side covered with dense foliage and rich nature, giving it a strong satoyama atmosphere.

Yoshitsune Road

The Yoshitsune Road is said to be the path taken by Minamoto no Yoshitsune (legendary Japanese military commander) during the battle of Ichinotani in the Genpei War in the late Heian period as he headed for Hiyodorigoe. At the beginning of the descent of Yoshitsune Road is the grave of a monk from Myoyoji Temple of the Edo period. A mountain path through a bamboo grove then continues.

Please check out detailed information by using mountain maps or web applications
beforehand and enjoy your fun and safe hiking!