Spectacular view from the mountaintop! `` Nyudogatake'' overlooking Ise Bay and the Suzuka mountain range

[Things to keep in mind when climbing]

Climbing involves dealing with nature, so there is a good chance that uncertainties and unexpected situations will occur. Be prepared, plan well, and have fun.

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 hike. Don't forget your map and compass on the day.
③ There is a possibility of encountering dangerous wild animals such as bears and hornets. Bring along equipment to deal with them, such as a bear bell.
④ Check the weather information beforehand. The climate in the mountains is subject to rapid changes. Be sure to 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.

▼Table of contents

• What is Nyudogatake?
• About access and parking to Nyudogatake trailhead
• Start of climbing Mt. Nyudogatake
• Nyudogatake is full of charm even in winter!

What is Nyudogatake?

Nyudogatake in SuzukaCity is the southernmost of the Suzuka Seven Mountains, and is the lowest and relatively easy to climb. There is also TsubakiGrandShrine at the foot of the mountain, which is visited by many people from all over the world throughout the year. There is a large white torii gate at the top of Nyudogatake, and many people climb the mountain to take a commemorative photo at the torii gate with the spectacular view in the background.

・Climbing level: ★★☆☆☆

・Altitude: 906m

・Climbing time: Approximately 4 hours round trip

About access and parking to Nyudogatake trailhead

access

The third parking lot of TsubakiGrandShrine is a parking lot for climbers, and you can park for free. I will explain more about parking later.

Approximately 10 minutes by car from Suzuka IC on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway.

parking

For climbing Nyudogatake, use the third parking lot of TsubakiGrandShrine. Parking lot 3, which is farthest from the shrine, is reserved for climbers. There is parking space for approximately 30 cars. From here it's about a 10 minute walk to the trailhead.

Start of climbing Mt. Nyudogatake

■Parking lot 8:05

From the parking lot to the trailhead, you will pass TsubakiGrandShrine. TsubakiGrandShrine is Japan's oldest shrine with a history of 2000 years. She is affectionately known as "Tsubaki-san". Stop by to visit the shrine before or after climbing. Sometimes food stalls and food trucks are set up.

■Climb entrance 8:15

If you walk for about 10 minutes from TsubakiGrandShrine, you will see a large torii gate made of stone with Atagosha written on it. This is the trailhead for the "Kitaone Course." Let's bow and enter the mountain. After passing through the torii gate, there are steep stairs. Many people lose their stamina here, so don't rush and climb slowly!

■8:30

We will be walking on a relatively flat mountain road for a while. Be careful not to get caught in the tree roots as you walk. You can soothe your body and mind with nature that you cannot experience in everyday life.

■Shelter hut 8:55

There is a shelter along the climbing route. If you are suddenly faced with bad weather, this is the place to stay. We are now about half way to the top of the mountain.

■9:20

You can take amazing photos not only of the view from the top of the mountain, but also along the way! Let's take lots of photos to remember your climbing experience.

■9th station 9:35

When you reach the 9th station, you can see the surrounding mountains. If the weather is nice, you can clearly see the nearby Mt.Gozaisho and Mt. Kamagatake.

You can also see the torii gate at the top of Mt. Nyudogatake. It's almost time to reach the goal.

■9:40

After the 9th station, the road continues surrounded by short trees. It's nice to be able to walk while looking at the beautiful sky. We also recommend taking pictures of your climbing companions from behind.

■9:55

When you get to the top of the mountain, there is a large open area. It's also good to have lunch here on the way home.

■10:05

You can see the torii gate at the top of the mountain on the right! From here you can walk to the top of the mountain while admiring the scenery of the city.

■Top of the mountain 10:15

We arrived at the top of the mountain. The summit is also wide open, making it a perfect place to take a break.

This is a place where you cannot protect yourself from the wind. In bad weather, the wind can be strong enough to blow you off, so be careful.

The summit of Nyudogatake offers a 360 degree panoramic view. If the weather is nice, you can see Ise Bay and even Nagoya.

There is this large white torii gate at the top of Nyudogatake. Let's take a commemorative photo as proof of reaching the summit.

The mountain itself, Nyudogatake, is revered as the object of worship at TsubakiGrandShrine. Let's bow and move on.

■ TsubakiGrandShrine Okumiya 10:35

A 5-minute walk from the mountaintop will take you to the inner shrine of TsubakiGrandShrine. Please stop by.

Let's be thankful that we were able to climb the mountain safely ♪

Nyudogatake is full of charm even in winter!

Nyudogatake in winter is also fantastic and has many charms. If you have the equipment for winter mountain climbing, please try climbing Nyudogatake in winter.

In winter, the snow can sometimes fall up to your knees. Be sure to take precautions against snow.

This is the view from near the top of the mountain. When the snow accumulates, you can see Nyudogatake in a completely different appearance than in summer.

Let's take great photos that take advantage of the snow.

How was it?

How was it? Nyudogatake is a mountain that even beginner climbers can enjoy. Please refer to the article and try your hand at mountain climbing. We also have many other articles related to mountain climbing, so please take a look.