Tsutsuga Take
筒ヶ岳
Arao, Kumamoto / Tamana, Kumamoto · Elevation 501 m
Tsutsuga Take is the highest peak of the Shodai mountain area, which extends across Tamana, Arao and Nankan in northwestern Kumamoto; the granite summit stands at 501.3 m on the Tamana–Arao boundary. Together with Maruyama and Kannondake it forms Shodai Prefectural Natural Park, with a walking path along the ridge. Just below the summit are large rocks and the remains of Tsutsugatake Castle, traditionally dated to the Kamakura period, while views extend across the Ariake Sea to Mount Unzen.
Tsutsuga Take at a glance
- Weather: The most settled day in the next 7 days is Sun, November 8: clear, gusts up to 4 m/s.
- Route: The shortest is Shodaisan Maruyama–Kannondake–Tsutsugatake Circuit: about 3 h 45 min, 6.0 km, about 500 m of climbing.
Tsutsuga Take weather (hourly, 14 days)
Sunrise today 06:37, sunset 17:26
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Tsutsuga Take hiking routes
Hiking times are estimates calculated from the terrain.
Huts, campsites and lodging near Tsutsuga Take
Campsites
- 丸山キャンプ場
- チルミツ Chill-Out Campfield MITSUKAWA Groundサイト(校庭)・サウナコテージ オートキャンプ場
Lists that include Tsutsuga Take
Kyushu 100 Famous Mountains · Kumamoto 100 Famous Mountains · Elevations of 1003 Mountains of Japan
Tsutsuga Take facts
- Also known as
- 小岱山
- Elevation
- 501 m
- Location
- Arao, Kumamoto / Tamana, Kumamoto
32.984575, 130.527298 - Website
- kumamoto.guide
- Trail Map
- www.pref.kumamoto.jp (PDF)
- Access Information
- www.town.nankan.lg.jp