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Winter Hike around the Foothills of Mt. Katsuragi (Kintetsu Hiking)

Katsuragi City will host a hiking event co-organized with Kintetsu Hiking, inviting participants to experience the nature and history of the foothill area of the Mt. Katsuragi range. Some points along the route offer views over the Nara Basin.

Outline

  • Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
  • Fee: Free of charge
  • Registration: Not required (please sign in at the reception desk on the day)

Reception

  • Time: 9:30–11:00
  • Location: Katsuragi City Hall, Shinjo Office (south-side entrance area)
    (Right by Kintetsu Shinjo Station on the Kintetsu Gose Line)

Note: Please use public transportation when coming to the venue.

Course (approx. 9 km)

Katsuragi City Hall, Shinjo Office (Start / Reception)
Yashikiyama Park(屋敷山公園)
Chion-ji Temple(置恩寺)
Katsuragi Sanroku Park(葛城山麓公園)
Fuefuki Jinja Shrine(笛吹神社) (Katsuraki-ni-imasu Hono-Ikazuchi Jinja / 葛木坐火雷神社)
Katsuragi City History Museum(葛城市歴史博物館) (Goal)
Oshimi Station(忍海駅) (Kintetsu Gose Line)

Organizers

Kinki Nippon Railway Co., Ltd. (Kintetsu) / Katsuragi City

Inquiries

  • Kintetsu Osaka Hiking Office: +81-6-6775-3566 (Weekdays 9:10–18:00)
  • Katsuragi City Hall, Commerce & Tourism Promotion Division:
    +81-745-44-5111 (Weekdays 8:30–17:15)

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