After the Kansai Expo, there are attractive sightseeing routes to Osaka and Kyoto, but how about Mie Prefecture’s “Mt. Gozaisho”? Mie Prefecture? Gozaisho? Well, don’t say so, just read the article. I’m sure you’ll want to go!!
Attraction No. 1: “The absolutely stunning view”
Fujimi Observatory is an observation deck that got its name from the fact that it offers a view of Mount Mount Fuji, Japan’s most iconic mountain. Although it’s rare to be able to see Mount Fuji in spring, you can see the entire ropeway spreading out below, Ise Bay stretching out from Ise , Chita Peninsula on the opposite shore, Chubu Centrair International Airport, the Nagoya cityscape, and the Minami Alps mountain range beyond. It takes about 3 minutes to get there from Choyodai, so be sure to head here once you’ve reached the top of the mountain!
This is the “Lake Viewing Platform” at the top of Mt. Gozaisho. It is an observation deck located on the west side of Mt. Gozaisho, about a 3-minute walk from the sightseeing lift “Top Station”. The attraction of this place is that you can see Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa, beyond the expansive sea of ​​trees. It’s a photo spot that will make you feel like you’re in a fairy tale world!
Attraction No. 2: Azaleas of Mt. Gozaisho
Mt. Gozaisho is made of granite, and colorful azaleas bloom there to suit the geology. The most representative azalea is the red rhododendron, which grows in colonies that are extremely rare even in Japan, and in late April paints the mountain pink. In mid-May, the white rhododendron blooms, and from late May to mid-June, you can enjoy the sight of the Japanese enchanting dogwood and red enchanting dogwood.
“Akayashio” blooms from late April to early May
“Shiroyashio” blooms from early May to mid-May
“Sarasa Enkianthus” blooms from late May to early June
“Red Enkianthus” blooms at the same time as Sarasadoudan
Attraction No. 3: Wild birds
In spring, you can see and hear the calls of various wild birds in Gozaisho. The beautiful songs of birds such as the Japanese bush warbler and the coal tit, along with the beautiful flowers and fresh greenery, will give you a sense of ultimate relaxation. If you’re lucky, you might even be able to see Japanese Pygmy Woodpeckers raising their young!
The energetic Higara
A Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker carrying food to its nest
The Kintetsu Railway is convenient for accessing the Gozaisho Ropeway.
The nearest station to the Gozaisho Ropeway is Kintetsu Yunoyama Onsen Station. Take the Kintetsu Limited Express from Osaka-Namba Station or Kintetsu Nagoya Station to Yokkaichi Station (approximately 120 minutes from Osaka, 30 minutes from Nagoya).
Take the Kintetsu Yunoyama Line from Yokkaichi Yokkaichi Station to Yunoyama Onsen Station (approximately 30 minutes)
Take the Miekotsu bus from “Yunoyama Onsen Station” and get off at “Yunoyama Onsen Gozaisho Ropeway Mae” (10 minutes)
Stay overnight at Yunoyama Onsen, the Another Kansai
Yunoyama Onsen was founded 1,300 years ago. Long ago, it was called “Deer’s Hot Spring” because an injured deer used the hot spring water to heal its wounds, and the rich spring water moisturizes the skin.
There are hotels in Yunoyama Onsen that boast open-air baths and excellent cuisine, but Irodorikoyo is a very interesting hotel that hosts events all year round!
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