Hyōnosen-Ushiroyama-Nagisan Quasi-National Park Park

Address: Hyōnosen-Ushiroyama-Nagisan Quasi-National Park, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan

Hyōnosen-Ushiroyama-Nagisan Quasi-National Park is a protected mountain area in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, covering a set of forested ridges and peaks in the region.

The park provides mountain hiking routes, forested valleys and viewpoints across largely natural terrain; it is used for day hikes, nature observation and seasonal outdoor recreation. Trails focus on the park’s named mountain areas rather than large visitor centres.

The protected status was established to conserve the regional mountain landscapes, forest ecosystems and biodiversity while allowing managed public access for outdoor recreation.

Located in northern Hyōgo Prefecture, the park spans interior mountain terrain within the prefecture and is accessed from local towns and trailheads in the surrounding region.

• Named areas: The park’s name reflects its three principal mountain areas, which are the main destinations for hiking and nature observation.

What to See#

• Hyōnosen: A mountain area that gives the park its name and forms one of the principal hiking zones within the protected area.
• Ushiroyama: A ridgeline and set of peaks included within the park boundaries that offer trails through forested terrain.
• Nagisan: A prominent ridge and natural area forming part of the park’s protected mountain landscapes and viewpoints.

Access from the Kansai region: from Osaka or Kobe, take the JR or highway toward the northern parts of Hyōgo Prefecture (train to Tatsuno / Yabu areas) and transfer to local buses that serve trailheads. Many hikes start from parking areas reachable by local bus or car; driving (via national routes) is the most flexible option.