Place to visit
Mount Shosha, Japan: what it is and when to go
Mount Shosha is a mountain in Himeji, Japan (書写山), at 371 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 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, 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 Himeji, Japan · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- 書写山
- Where
- Japan
- Elevation
- 371 m
- Best time
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 75 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 34.89276, 134.65637
What it is and where
Mount Shosha is a mountain in Himeji, Japan (書写山), at 371 m above sea level. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Himeji, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 6.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.89276, 134.65637; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 75 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
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 Mount Shosha is April to May and October.
- JanPossible9:54
- FebPossible10:44
- MarPossible11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:50
- JunPossible14:20
- JulPossible14:08
- AugPossible13:19
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovPossible10:08
- DecPossible9:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. 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: Mount Shosha 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
- Engyō-jiBuddhist temple in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan452 m
- Kinki Nature TrailHiking878 m
- "Western Hiei" Shosha-zan Engyō-ji Pilgrimage PathHiking878 m
- HirominesanSummit4.8 km
- Mount MasuiMountain in Japan6.2 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 Mount Shosha?
It is a mountain in Himeji, Japan (書写山 in the local language). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, 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 Mount Shosha?
April to May and October. In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40.
How do you get to Mount Shosha?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 75 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 Engyō-ji, Kinki Nature Trail, "Western Hiei" Shosha-zan Engyō-ji Pilgrimage Path. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Himeji18 places to see in and around Himeji, Japan: Himeji Castle, Engyō-ji, Ichijō-ji. Best time: February to May and October to November.
- 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Mount Shosha on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.