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View from Karakuni-dake Summit – Mt. Karakuni Summit loop from Makizonocho-Takachiho

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View from Karakuni-dake Summit – Mt. Karakuni Summit loop from Makizonocho-Takachiho

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View from Karakuni-dake Summit – Mt. Karakuni Summit loop from Makizonocho-Takachiho

03:27

8.64km

630m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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1

3.33 km

Wooden Staircase Trail

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2

3.79 km

Ōnaminoike Crater Lake

Highlight • Lake

The area around the pond is lush with greenery and you can enjoy the chirping of wild birds.

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3

4.05 km

View from the summit of Karakuni-dake

Highlight • Summit

The views on the volcanic landscape from the summit of Karakuni-dake are something special. On a clear day, you can see Shinmoe-dake, Takachiho-no-mine and Sakura-jima.

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4

4.06 km

Summit of Mount Karakuni

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Crater lake overlooked from the summit

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5

5.42 km

Onamiike

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B

8.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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8.50 km

140 m

Surfaces

8.50 km

140 m

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Mt. Karakuni Summit – View from Karakuni-dake Summit loop from Makizonocho-Takachiho

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Easy

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Moderate

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View from Karakuni-dake Summit – Mt. Karakuni Summit loop from Makizonocho-Takachiho

03:27h

8.63km

630m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Moderate

4.3

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5.55km

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Moderate

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Mt. Karakuni Summit – View from Karakuni-dake Summit loop from Makizonocho-Takachiho

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