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definitely worth the climb. wonderful view (and more deers) 😊

Located on the southern slope of Mount Kongo, Katsuragi-dake in Takama, Gose City, it enshrines Ichinotonushi-no-Okami as its deity. Kaibara Ekiken's Nanyu-kikou states, "At the summit, there is a shrine called Katsuragi, a large shrine, and it is said to be the deity of Ichinotonushi." At Katsuragi Shrine, an annual festival is held on July 7th, the anniversary of En no Gyoja's death, to pray to Ichinotonushi-no-Okami for the fulfillment of a wish, and a lotus flower ceremony is held at Tenporin-ji Temple in the afternoon. Katsuragi Shrine is also deeply revered as an agricultural deity, and Nanyu-kikou states, "Many people visit the shrine because they highly revere the deity, the farmer of Yamato and Kawachi, and believe that if they take a little bit of the soil under the shrine and put it in their fields, the rice will grow well and there will be no insects." It is said that there are believers all over Kinki, seeking the miracles of En no Gyoja, the founder of mountain asceticism. The shrine was founded about 2,000 years ago. According to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, Katsuragi Ichinotomono-mikoto declared, "I am the god Ichinotomono-mikoto, who will grant your wishes with just one word, whether good or bad." This led to the shrine becoming famous as a god whose wishes will come true with just one word. In addition, due to the fact that he was the first person in Japan to hand over something by clapping his hands, he is also known as "Ichinotomo Ebisu," the originator of applause, and the god of good fortune and prosperity in business.

I went there on a day of extreme cold, so I should have brought regular crampons instead of light ones. Unfortunately, it snowed all day and I couldn't see the frost sparkling, but the natural formations were amazing and worth seeing. It was a valuable experience.

mountain in winter　Optimal equipment

Optimal equipment

Take the time to climb Mount Wakakusa which peaks at 342 m. It offers breathtaking views of Nara! And you will enjoy the deer just as much in a splendid natural setting.

Relatively easy hiking tour, in snowy winter waterproof hiking shoes and crampons recommended - check local web-page for advice. Also can be reached by rope-line. Arrive here by bus 408 or 411 from Kawachi-Nagano station.

Top of Mount Ōdaigahara, located at about 1600m above sea level. Long climb of just over 20km but with slopes that can always be ridden. Only in some small sections is 9% reached. At the top there is a large parking area with bathrooms, a restaurant and a bar to enjoy a hot coffee. Necessary as temperatures are low. The road is inaccessible during the winter.