Place to visit
Kyōga Mine, Japan: what it is and when to go
Kyōga Mine is a mountain in Mie Prefecture, Japan (経が峰) (Tsu, Mie), at 819 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to May and October. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Mie Prefecture, Japan · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- 経が峰
- Where
- Japan
- Elevation
- 819 m
- Best time
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 110 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 34.76654, 136.37443
What it is and where
Kyōga Mine is a mountain in Mie Prefecture, Japan (経が峰) (Tsu, Mie), at 819 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Tsu, Mie, where this site lists 48 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.76654, 136.37443; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kyōga Mine is April to May and October.
- JanPossible9:55
- FebPossible10:45
- MarPossible11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:49
- JunPossible14:19
- JulPossible14:07
- AugPossible13:18
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovPossible10:08
- DecPossible9:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to May and October | November to March and June to September |
| Mountains | April to May and October | November to March and June to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kyōga Mine has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mt. ReisanSummit12 km
- Kameyama CastleJapanese castle located in Kameyama, northern Mie Prefecture, Japan12 km
- Tsu CastleJapanese castle in Tsu, Mie prefecture13 km
- Takahata YamaSummit15 km
- Tokai Nature Trail - MieHiking15 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Nature
- Mount Fuji: volcano in Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures, Japan
- Itsukushima Shrine: Shinto shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
- Tokyo Bay: bay in Japan
- Mount Asama: volcano on the border of Gunma and Nagano prefectures in Japan
- Sakurajima: volcano and island located in Kagoshima prefecture, Japan
- Mount Aso: volcano in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Every Japan place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kyōga Mine?
It is a mountain in Mie Prefecture, Japan (経が峰 in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kyōga Mine?
April to May and October. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41.
How do you get to Kyōga Mine?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 110 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mt. Reisan, Kameyama Castle, Tsu Castle. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Tsu, Mie48 places to see in and around Tsu, Mie, Japan: Ise Shrine, Ise Bay, Meoto Iwa. Best time: February, April to May and October.
- Nature2174 places for nature in Japan, from Mount Fuji to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May and October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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