Published date: July 30, 2025
Kongō Mountain Climbing Trip | Relaxed at the Hot Springs
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Experience of the stay
I used the hot springs and meals during my climbing trip to Kongō Mountain. I went with two family members, and we were happy that there was nothing around. The luxury of nothingness!
【Access】
There is a free shuttle bus from Tomidaibashi Station, so taking the train is okay. Even if you don't have a car like us, you can transfer from the bus to the train from Kongō Mountain to Kawachinagano.
【Meals】
Dinner was kaiseki, and breakfast was a buffet. There is also a service for tantanmen at night. The food was delicious, especially the breakfast, which was surprisingly diverse! I think it was enjoyable for people from outside the prefecture, with items like doteyaki and takoyaki, as well as udon with broth.
【Hot Springs】
There are no in-room baths, only hot springs. The accommodation is on a hill, so the views from the open-air bath are exceptional! The atmosphere changes in the evening, at night, and in the morning, so I enjoyed each time.
【View】
The accommodation is on a hill, so the view from the room is excellent. There is also a 360-degree observation deck on the top floor. You can see from Osaka Bay to Kongō Mountain and the Osaka city center all at once.
【Room】
This accommodation has a long history, having been passed down from Kanpo no Yu to Kame no I, but it seems to have been recently renovated, and the rooms are clean. However, the walls of the rooms are thin, so you can hear voices from rooms above, below, and beside you. However, since most guests come with family, it was not so loud that you could hear noises at night.
Experiences during the trip
I love Kongō Mountain and have climbed it about five times since last year. This was my first time climbing in the summer, but it was just right for a refreshing exercise for my sluggish body. Kongō Mountain is easy to climb even for women, and I like that there is a mountain hut at the summit. This time I had a coffee float, and the meal at the top was delicious enough to be moving. Usually, I take a day trip to Kongō Mountain, but this time I was able to relax even more as I stayed nearby.