A course with plenty forest life and water.

This is a course where you can feel cool even in summer, walking along the stream is quite refreshing.
There is also a place where you can walk through the swamp on stepping stones, which is called the “Water Course”.

On the way, you can see “Biwataki Waterfall” a sacred area where Shinto ascetics train under the waterfall and “Iwaya Daishi”.
It is a popular course where you can see flowers, observe birds and insects, and experience nature.

The path is narrow overall, and the one-way restrictions on climbing are imposed during busy season of autumn leaves and Golden Week.

There are no shops or restrooms from the foot to the summit.
Unlike Trail 1, which has been maintained, it is difficult to climb in high-heels or leather shoes because the trail is rough and the distance is long.

Restroom in this section : None

From the foot of the mountain to Biwataki Waterfall (30min)

The paved road on the left side of cable car Kiyotaki Station is the starting point. The pavement will last for about 10 minutes.
There are stone Buddhist images on the paved road, Biwataki Waterfall and Iwaya Daishi on the mountain road, and a section where you can feel the color of Buddhist faith.

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  Go straight on the paved road on the left of Kiyotaki Cable Car Station.

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  If you walk for a while, you will see the entrance to the mountain trail on your left.

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  Follow the path of stone along the stream.

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  You can see “Iwaya Daishi” with the legend of Kobo Daishi on your right.

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  Here lies the fork to Biwataki Waterfall. Biwataki Waterfall is on the right and the summit on the left.

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  Biwataki Waterfall is a short walk from the fork in the path.

Check Point!

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  Iwaya Daishi

  A cave where the legend of Kobo Daishi is said to have happened. The legend goes that Kobo Daishi helped mothers and children who  struggled in the storms, and always offered them candles.

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  Biwataki Waterfall

  Yodo Falls is one of Yakuoin’s Water Dojos (a place for ascetic training under the waterfall). If you apply for it, you can experience waterfall training under their guidance. LEARN MORE→

From Biwataki Waterfall to Oyama Bridge (30min)

There is a place where you can get down to the stream, and feel the cool water.
There are also several benches where you can take a break.
Slate can be found in front of Oyama Bridge.

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  There is a structure built to obscure the road just after Biwataki Waterfall so that the trainees cannot see it.

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  There are many places where tree roots are exposed. Please Watch your step for it is easy to slip.

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  There are some benches, so take a break at your leisure.

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  You can go relax in the stream

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  Or follow the path with the stream on your right.

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  Now we have arrived at Oyama Bridge. There are also some benches here and you can take a short break.

Check Point!

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  Oyama Bridge

  A bridge around 2/3 the length of Trail 6. There are some benches here so you can rest. The name of the bridge comes from the fact that “Oyama Michi” used to worship Mt. Oyama long ago (though that path is currently an abandoned road).

From Oyama Bridge to the Intersection with Trail 5 (30min)

1/3 of the path remains until the summit. It is a section with a poor footing and a challenging slope.
Be careful because the road here is quite narrow.
Don’t slip at the famous Stepping Stones!
You can also go to the Inariyama Trail just before crossing the stepping stones.
At the end, there will be a flight of what seems like endless stairs.

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  The stream switches to your left after traversing Oyama Bridge.

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  There are several bridges along the way.

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  Please note that the path is narrow and it is easy to slide on.

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  Trail 6 goes straight to the stepping stones. Turn left here to go to Inariyama Trail.

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  Walk through the stream with stepping stones. You will not get wet if carefully traverse the stones.

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  The path becomes mroe gentle for a while after crossing the stepping stones.

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  Here at the end lie the infamous endless stairs. They present quite a challenge.

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  Here you can take a break after going up the stairs. You can see Trail 5 over in the distance.

Check Point!

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  Stepping stones

  There is a place to walk in the stream near the end of Trail 6. However, you will not get wet if you walk on stepping stones. There is not much water in the stream.