Why You Should Visit
Before hiking, coffee will be served at Kobe Coffee Kamikeda to visitors who bring their own bottle or purchase an original Kobe Coffee bottle. Just add hot water and let it brew — it will be ready to drink as you walk up the mountain. A limited-time mountain café opens at Tsukimi Teahouse with bread, soup, daifuku curry and live music. A youth campsite-style space appears at Yasui Teahouse, and a beginner-friendly group hike is also available.
Essentials
- location
- Mt. Takatori area
- period
- March 8, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 10:00-13:00
- cost
- Free admission
- NOTE
- Pre-hike coffee: Kobe Coffee Kamikeda 9:30–11:00 Mountain café (Tsukimi Teahouse): 10:00–12:30 Youth area (Yasui Teahouse): 10:00–12:00 Group hike: Advance registration required
Mount Takatori
WHY VISIT
Mount Takatori is known as a neighborhood mountain loved by locals. With a short climb to the top and nostalgic teahouses along the way, visitors can enjoy a relaxed hiking experience. From the summit shrine, panoramic views of Kobe and the bay spread out below.
Beginner-Friendly Hike
Reach the summit in about 30–40 minutes via well-maintained trails.
Three Mountain Teahouses
Three nostalgic teahouses along the trail serve coffee and light meals.
City & Bay Views
Enjoy panoramic views of Kobe and Osaka Bay.
PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE
BEST SHOTS
- — City view from summit
- — Teahouses
- — Torii and stairs
- — Morning trail
BEST TIMING
- — Morning (teahouses open)
- — Late afternoon light
Start early as most teahouses close before noon.
ESSENTIALS
- Opening Hours
- Open 24 hours
- cost
- Free
- Best Time
- Year-round (spring & autumn best)
- Suggested Duration
- About 2 hours
- Access
- 20 min walk from Kosoku-Nagata or Itayado Station; 30 min from Shin-Nagata.
- Accessibility
- Beginner-friendly. Maintained trails; sneakers sufficient.
