Two hiking options in the Kannabe Highlands, a mountain town south of Kinosaki Onsen and part of the San'in Kaigan UNESCO Global Geopark.
Hike Mount Kannabe
Basic Information
- Difficulty Level
- Easy to moderate
- Average Length
- About 1.5km one way along the winding path
- Average Time
- 20-30 minutes one way
- Trail Condition
- Some sections are paved and some are grassy and uneven. Walking shoes are recommended.
- Trail Season
- Spring-fall
Volcanic Rock Trekking in the Kannabe Highlands
Walk along the old lava flow formed from an explosion of the nearby volcano long ago. The flow cut through
the valley and is responsible for the various and beautiful waterfalls hidden along the trail.
There are more than 30 places of interest along the hike. Walking shoes with
ankle support and good traction are recommended. Part of the course will be slippery and over rough and uneven terrain.
Basic Information
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate
- Average Length
- About 6 km one way
- Average Time
- About 2.5 hours
- Trail Condition
- Unpaved, extremely rocky and uneven. Some areas will be wet and slippery. Sturdy shoes are required. Water resistant shoes are recommended.
- Trail Season
- Spring-fall
Mount Kannabe is one of the Kansai Region’s youngest volcanoes, currently inactive. Stroll up to the top via a gently winding path around the mountain or trek straight up the slanted mountainside for a more advanced hike.
Enjoy the view over the crater and out onto the mountain ranges of the Kannabe Highlands, part of the UNESCO San'in Kaigan Global Geopark.