Mount Oji
Mount Ojigatake, designated as part of the Setonaikai National Park, is adjacent to Shibukawa Coast and offers a dynamic view of overlapping giant and oddly shaped rocks. From the summit, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Great Seto Bridge, the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea's numerous islands, and the Shikoku mountain ranges on the opposite shore. It is one of the city's most famous viewing spots.
It is 234 meters high, and various plants such as azaleas and cherry blossoms bloom depending on the season. It is a recommended spot for hiking, and many people visit the spot.
Paragliding and bouldering are also popular activities.
basic information
- address
- Shibukawa 4-chome, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture
- access
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- train
- From Okayama Station (JR Uno Line to Uno Station), it takes about 50 minutes to Uno Station. From Uno Station, take a bus (to Ojigatake) to Ojigatake National Lodge, which takes about 40 minutes. It takes about 45 minutes to walk to the summit.
- bus
- From Okayama Station, take the express bus (bound for Setouchi Marine Hotel) to Setouchi Marine Hotel, which takes about 70 minutes. It is then about a 40 minute walk to the top.
- car
- About 60 minutes from Okayama city
- parking
- 200 free parking spaces (3 spaces available)
- Strange rocks and huge rocks
- Oji-ga-dake is home to many rocks with unusual shapes, including oddly shaped and giant rocks. The most well-known rock is the "Smiling Rock," which is so-called because it looks like a smiling face, and is a popular spot for taking photos with it. We also recommend taking a stroll while appreciating the works of art created by nature, such as the "Sheep Rock," "Uncle Rock," and "Ice Cream."
There is also a walking trail, so one of the fun things to do is to walk around the strange rocks and try to name them yourself.
- About the legend
- It is said that the name Oji-ga-take comes from a legend that eight princes once lived there.
It is said that eight princes once lived in the mountains around here: Shibasaka Prince, Sakate Prince, Hazuwari Prince, Mine Prince, Hi no Prince, Tinage Prince, Tani no Prince, and Binwari Prince. There is also a legend that these eight princes were the children of a Baekje (Korean) princess who washed up on Utogi Beach in a small boat in the spring of 1125. *Reference material: Tamano City History
- Sports
- There is a paragliding point, and sky sports are also popular. You can also try it out, so please contact us for more information.
Oji-ga-dake, known as the origin and holy ground of bouldering in Japan, is visited by many climbers during the season.
- Related Sites
- Tamano City Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division
- inquiry
- 0863-33-5005