Place to visit
Mt. Takami, Japan: what it is and when to go
Mt. Takami is a summit (高見山) in Japan, at 1,248 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to May, October. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42. It has articles in 7 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
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- 高見山
- Where
- Japan
- Elevation
- 1,248 m
- Best time
- April to May, October.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 78 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 34.42871, 136.08843
What it is and where
Mt. Takami is a summit (高見山) in Japan, at 1,248 m above sea level. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 34.42871, 136.08843; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 78 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
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 Mt. Takami is April to May, October.
- JanPossible9:56
- FebPossible10:45
- MarPossible11:45
- AprBest time12:52
- MayBest time13:48
- JunPossible14:17
- JulPossible14:05
- AugPossible13:17
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:07
- NovPossible10:10
- DecPossible9:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42. 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, October | November to March, June to September |
| Mountains | April to May, October | November to March, June to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mt. Takami 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
- Mount KuroishiSummit3.3 km
- Mt. IsetsujiSummit4.8 km
- Mt. KunimiSummit5.9 km
- KinimoyazukaSummit8.4 km
- Mt. SumitsukaSummit9.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Nature
- Monte Fuji
- Santuario Itsukushima
- Bahía de Tokio: Bay
- Asama: Summit
- Sakurajima: Volcano
- Monte Aso: Volcano
Every Japan place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mt. Takami?
It is a summit (高見山 in the local language) in Japan. It has articles in 7 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 Mt. Takami?
April to May, October. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42.
How do you get to Mt. Takami?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 78 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 Mount Kuroishi, Mt. Isetsuji, Mt. Kunimi. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Nature2174 places for nature in Japan, from Monte Fuji to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May, 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.
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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