Mount Daisen Mountain

Website: https://www.daisen.gr.jp/

Admission: Free (mountain access). Some temple or museum facilities may charge small fees.

Mount Daisen is a volcanic mountain in Tottori Prefecture, Japan, with a summit around 1,729 meters, located at 35.37146° N, 133.543° E. It is the highest peak in the immediate region and a well-known local landmark.

The mountain is a destination for hiking, seasonal mountain activities, and contains historic religious sites on its slopes. Visitor facilities and established trails serve climbers and day visitors, though specific hut names or route grades are not detailed here.

Daisen is of volcanic origin and has long been an object of cultural and religious significance in the region; detailed eruption history is not included in this summary.

It is situated in Tottori Prefecture on Japan’s western Honshu island at the coordinates above; specific distances to major cities are not provided in the supplied data.

• Elevation: 1,729 m elevation
• Coordinates: 35.37146° N, 133.543° E

From Yonago Station (JR Sanin Line), take the Chūgoku Bus or local buses toward Daisen/Kisuki; the ride to Daisen-ji is about 40-60 minutes. Drivers can reach the main car parks on the mountain via National Route 9 and the prefectural roads leading toward Daisen Ski Area.

• Take the bus from Yonago Station to Daisen and alight at Daisen-ji - the temple makes a moody stop before the ascent.
• For a summit push, start from the Nakaomi trail early; clouds form on the flanks by late morning.
• Check seasonal road access: the Daisen area is a ski zone in winter and some car routes close.