Kameyama 7za "What is Mt. Shikujogatake?" Introducing the parking lot and mountain climbing course
掲載日：2022.02.23
Mt. Shikujogatake is a mountain located on the border between Kata kabuto KameyamaCity and geinocho TsuCity City, and the summit offers a great 360-degree panoramic view. The trail from kabuto trailhead is very well maintained, making it easy for even beginners to climb the mountain. In this article, we will introduce the parking lot and mountain climbing course at Mt. Shikujogatake.
Fugamaru-chan from the Mie Travel Camera Club delivers information that will make you love Mie even more! This time, the theme is "Shukujogatake", one of Kameyama's 7 temples.
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What is Mt. Shikujogatake?
Mt. Shakujogatake is a mountain with an altitude of 676m, located on the border between Kabutomukai, kabuto KameyamaCity and Geino-cho, TsuCity geinocho. The summit is a sharp rocky peak, and in the past it was called Mt. Jakuto. It has a long history of being worshiped as a sacred mountain for praying for rain.
Highlights and characteristics of Mt. Shikujogatake
360 degree panoramic view from the mountaintop
The summit of Mt. Shikujogatake offers a 360-degree panoramic view, offering a panoramic view of the townscape of TsuCity to KameyamaCity and Ise Bay.
Furthermore, you can see the 7 mountains of Kameyama, and the sight of Mt. Takahata, Mt. Mt. Mt. Mt. Mt. Shimogusa, Mt. Usukigatake, Mt. Sengatake, and field mountain climbing is a masterpiece! By the way, Mt. Shujogatake is the 5th highest mountain among the 7 Kameyama mountains.
*Kameyama 7-za is a mountain that is approximately 700 meters high and is located within KameyamaCity.
*How to read mountains: Mt. Takahata: Mt. Takahata, Mt. Mitsuko: Mt. Mitsugoyama, Mt. Shimogusa: Shioyama, Mt. Usukigatake: Usukinegatake, Mt. Sengatake: Sengatake, field climbing: Nonoboriyama.
Near the top of the mountain, there is a pavilion with tables and benches, making it the perfect place to take a break. The view from here is also good, so you can enjoy a break or a meal while admiring the scenery.
well-maintained mountain trail
The route from kabuto trailhead has many well-maintained roads, and bridges have been built over collapsed areas, making it an easy-to-walk trail.
There are several spots along the way with benches and tables, so it's easy to take a short break!
Additionally, numbered signs are placed at 200m intervals to let you know how many meters are left to reach the summit. Signs like this are convenient because they make it easy to know when to take a break and manage your pace distribution.
As you can see, Mt. Shikujogatake is one of the 7 Kameyama mountains with a well-maintained mountain trail, so even beginner mountain climbers will find it easy to take on the challenge.
Chain station just below the summit
Directly below the summit, there is a chain trail where you can climb up the rocky area using chains, and you can also enjoy mountain climbing similar to rock climbing.
The rocky area has many places to put your feet on, and there are chains for climbing and descending, making it an easy-to-try environment even for those who are new to chaining.
Climbing course overview
In this article, we will introduce a climbing course that follows the route of the Kameyama 7-za trail map! The course time is approximately 2.5 hours, with a 1 hour break time, making the climbing course approximately 3.5 hours in total.
Climbing course plan
Start from the Shukujogatake Mukai parking lot and head for the summit via the Yunoki Pass junction. After climbing the mountain, we will move to the gazebo near the summit and take a lunch break there.
[Climbing route] Mt. Shukujogatake Mukai parking lot (9:00) ➞ Trailhead (9:02) ➞ Yunoki Pass (9:29) ➞ Mt. Shukujogatake summit (10:23) → Arbor (10:38) )
Downhill course plan
After taking a lunch break at the gazebo, descend the mountain the way you came and return to the parking lot.
[Down route] Azumaya (11:38) ➞ Shukjogatake Mukai parking lot (12:38)
Course difficulty: Beginner class
There are many well-maintained mountain trails, and it takes about an hour and a half each way to reach the summit, so the course difficulty is at the beginner level.
The mountain chain just below the summit is a rocky area that is relatively easy to climb, so if you have never climbed a mountain chain before, you should try it for the first time at Mt. Mt. Mt.
- Precautions and tips for mountain climbing
- ① When climbing, give yourself plenty of time and choose a mountain that suits your experience and physical strength.
- ② Make a climbing plan in advance and submit a climbing report to the nearest police station or mountain climbing post by the day of the climb.
- ③ Make sure to check the weather information beforehand.
- ④ Prepare clothing that can handle sudden changes in temperature, including rain gear.
- ⑤ Bring water and portable food, take precautions against heat stroke, and take adequate breaks.
- ⑥ When climbing the mountain in winter, be sure to bring snowy mountain climbing equipment such as crampons. Even if there is no snow at the foot of the mountain, there may still be snow and ice near the top of the mountain.
Parking location
The parking lot used for this mountain climbing course is the Shukujogatake Mukai parking lot near the trailhead, which has space for about 20 cars.
It is registered on Google Maps under the name "Shukujogatake Parking Lot" and is easily accessible, about 6 minutes by car from the Mukai IC on the Meihan National Highway.
There are no restrooms in the parking lot or on the trail, so it's best to use the restroom at the nearest Meihan Seki Drive-in. There is a shop here that opens from 8:30 a.m. and sells drinks and bento boxes.
It is approximately 12 minutes by car from the parking lot to Meihan Seki Drive-in.
*Meihan Seki Drive-in's business hours may differ depending on the season, so please see the official website for details.
Climbing course explanation
The photos introduced here are explained using photos taken on February 18, 2022. Please use the course times as a guide only.
Shikujogatake Mukai parking lot (9:00)
Park your car at the parking lot near the trailhead and start climbing! On the way there, I stopped at the Meihan Seki Drive-in to use the restroom and buy some portable food.
Walk: about 1 minute
Climbing post (9:01)
There is a climbing post near the trailhead. Please submit your climbing registration here before entering the mountain trail.
Walk: about 1 minute
Trailhead (9:02)
If you follow the road from the parking lot, you will see the trailhead on your left. It would be a good idea to look for the signboard that says ``Shukujogatake Trailhead.''
Walk: about 2 minutes
Maintained mountain trail (9:04)
Bridges have been constructed in places where the mountain trail has collapsed, making it easier to walk.
Walk: about 5 minutes
1 sign (9:09)
It is approximately 2000m from the trailhead to the summit, and there are signs 1 to 9 placed at approximately 200m intervals along the way. The first sign says ``1800 meters to the summit.''
Walk: about 20 minutes
Yunoki Pass junction (9:29) *5 minute break
We arrived at the junction of kabuto (KameyamaCity), Kitabatake, Kawachi (TsuCity), and the summit (Yuzunoki Pass). We continue towards the top, but there is a bench nearby so we take a short break for about 5 minutes.
Walk: about 1 minute
Ridge road (9:35)
If you proceed towards the summit from the previous fork, you will be on a route along the ridge.
Walk: about 25 minutes
Point of sign 8 (10:00)
After about an hour's walk from the parking lot, you will arrive at sign 8. There's only 400m left to reach the top of the mountain, so it's time to take a breather! From here, the road gets narrow at some points, so proceed with caution.
Walk: about 16 minutes
Chain field (10:16)
Arrived at the chain chain, which is also a specialty of Mt. Shujogatake. Make sure you have three points of support and climb carefully. *Three-point support: supporting the body with three of the four limbs. This is the basic posture for rock climbing.
Walk: about 5 minutes
Bench just below the summit (10:21)
There is a bench a short distance from the top of the mountain. If you go straight, you will be heading towards the summit, and the right side will be towards the gazebo, so come back here after reaching the summit.
Walk: about 2 minutes
Summit (10:23) *10 minute short break
We arrived at the summit after walking for about 1 hour and 20 minutes from the trailhead! You will be impressed by the spectacular 360 degree panoramic view. You can enjoy a variety of scenery from the mountaintop, including Lake Shikujo, the source of the Anogawa River, below.
Walk: about 5 minutes
Azumaya (10:38) *1 hour meal break
There isn't much footing at the top of the mountain, so we move to the gazebo and take a meal break. The view from here is also good ♫ After eating, we will go back down the mountain the way we came.
Walking: Arrive at parking lot in about 1 hour
What did you think
We introduced the charm of Mt. Shikujogatake along with an introduction to the mountain climbing course.
The well-maintained mountain trail makes it very easy to walk, and the great view from the top of the mountain is the charm of Mt. Shujogatake.
This mountain is perfect for beginner mountain climbers, so please give it a try.
Enjoy Kameyama 7-za Trail
Mie Kanko has released a special website for the Kameyama 7-za Trail that introduces the charms of Kameyama 7-za and the climbing courses for each mountain.
In addition, ASOBISIA from the Mie Travel Camera Club has written an article about the charms of the Kameyama 7-za Trail. You can see all the attractions of each mountain on one page, so please take a look.
Latest information on Kameyama 7-za Trail
KameyamaCity 's official homepage provides the latest information on initiatives and events for the Kameyama Seven Trails.
It clearly states where to download the mountain climbing registration form and where to submit the mountain climbing notification, so if you are going to Kameyama 7-za, please take a look. You can also download the Kameyama 7-za trail map.
About the author of the article
Fugamaru-chan (article production)
He is a member of Mie Tourism's Mie Travel Camera Club and is active mainly on Twitter and Instagram as a photographer who takes pictures of Mie. We operate the Mie Photo Gallery, which distributes Mie's scenery for free, and the Mie Eetoko Tour, which disseminates Mie's latest information.
kazenami (photography)
Fugamaru-chan's father. A mountain man who has climbed all the mountains in Mie Prefecture and not only does trekking, but also rock climbing, ice climbing, and shower climbing. My hiking records so far are now available on YamaReco.
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