Kanayama-cho, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture
Rating
Cost per person
¥1,000
The Kanayama Castle Hiking Course in Ota, Gunma Prefecture, offers a variety of trails around the historic Kanayama Castle ruins. Choose from the East, West, or North courses, each providing unique scenery and varying levels of difficulty. The well-maintained trails offer panoramic views of the Joshu mountains and, on clear days, even the Tokyo Skytree. The West course features castle ruins, while the East course is steeper and more nature-focused. The North course leads to Kodomo no Kuni park and the Kanayama Forest Campground. Free parking is available near the Daikoin Temple, Shinshui Park, and Guidance Facility, making it easy to access the trails.