Introducing the charms and climbing courses of each mountain on the Kameyama 7-za Trail

What is Kameyama 7za?

The late Takashi Ozaki, a world-famous alpinist from KameyamaCity, successfully climbed seven of the world's 14 8,000-meter peaks. The starting point of his brilliant mountaineering life was climbing the Suzuka Mountains, especially the Sekisuikei mountains, and in recognition of his great accomplishment, he climbed seven mountains at an altitude of around 700 meters KameyamaCity, the deceased's hometown. It was selected as.

Kameyama 7za trail map

This is a 1:25,000 map that shows the route of each mountain.

Kameyama 7za Trail Guide

This is a guide that introduces each mountain and the surrounding facilities.

Introduction to the mountain

Noboriyama for field climbing

elevation
851.4m
difficulty
Beginner

A mountain where you can feel the seasons and history

The mountain is a mountain where you can feel the seasons and history as you can see the Mitsumata colony and Notoji Temple, which was built in the Heian period, along the mountain trail. Kunimi Hiroba near the summit offers a view of Ise Bay, and the natural beech forest designated as a natural monument of Mie Prefecture is also a highlight.

Sengatake

elevation
961m
difficulty
Super advanced

Outstanding views and various routes

It is a mountain consisting of two peaks, east and west, and is the highest of the seven Kameyama peaks. It has an outstanding view and a variety of climbing routes, and the Sen-no-Ishi stone at the top of Higashimine is a symbol.

Usukigatake

elevation
697m
difficulty
Intermediate to advanced

A mountain with good views both on the mountain trail and at the summit

It is located next to Mt. Usuki, which has an altitude of 630m, and is characterized by a granite rock ridge dotted with numerous exposed rocks and rocky peaks. The view from the observation rock near the top of the mountain is one of the most spectacular views among the 7 Kameyama mountains! There are many ridge roads with great views along the way, and the mountain is full of things to see, including ``Usu-iwa'' and ``Kine-iwa,'' which are the origins of the mountain's name.

Shihosoyama Shiosoyama

elevation
667m
difficulty
advanced

A mountain with many difficult spots such as thin ridges and killets

This mountain consists of the north peak and south peak, and can be accessed via Mt. Mt. The mountain has many difficult spots on the trail, such as narrow ridges and quillettes, but the south peak offers a good view.

Mitsugoyama

elevation
568m
difficulty
Beginner

A mountain where you can cross three peaks

It consists of the north peak, middle peak, and south peak, and is characterized by its appearance like a model of the kanji for mountain. Although it is the lowest of the 7 Kameyama mountains, it is possible to climb three peaks in about an hour each way from Suzuka Pass, and the mountain is recommended for beginner mountain climbers as there is a well-maintained mountain trail. .

Takahatayama

elevation
773m
difficulty
Beginner

Beautiful views and thrilling knife edge

This mountain is located on the border between KameyamaCity City, Mie Prefecture, and Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, and the summit is a scenic point with a 360-degree panoramic view! If the weather is nice, you can see Ise Bay, Lake Biwa, and the mountains of Suzuka. The mountain is full of attractions, including the thrilling knife edge and the huge rock called Kagamiishi on the mountain trail.

Shikujogatake

elevation
676m
difficulty
Beginner

A mountain with a good view that is easy to climb even for beginners

This mountain is located on the border between Katamukai, kabuto KameyamaCity, and geinocho TsuCity City, and the summit offers a great 360-degree panoramic view. The trail from kabuto trailhead is very well maintained and is easy to climb, even for beginners. There are several spots along the way with benches and tables, making it easy to take a short break while climbing.

Climbing course

Start from Notoyama Sakamoto Rice Terraces

  • Climbing time 5:31
  • Beginner difficulty level
  • Distance 10.3 km

Starting from the parking lot at Sakamoto Rice Terraces, which has been certified as one of Japan's top 100 rice terraces, we enter the forest road that leads to Mitsumata Forest, and head for the mountaintop via Mitsumata Ridge. After a meal break at Kunimi Hiroba near the summit, you will descend via Omotesando, so you can enjoy climbing the mountain by following different routes on the way up and down. Many of the trails are well-maintained, so this is a beginner's class.

Sengatake South Ridge-Shiratani Course

  • Climbing time 6:30
  • Super difficult difficulty
  • Distance 11.4 km

The Minami-ridge/Shiratani course allows you to enjoy a variety of mountain trails and many wonderful views, and it is a course that aims for Sen-no-Ishi, the symbol of Mt. Sengatake, and the summit (west peak). This course is suitable for advanced mountain climbers, as there are sections where you will have to walk on areas with poor footing, on collapsed areas, and climb up rocky areas.

Usukigatake Start from Mt. Usuki trailhead

  • Climbing time 4:30
  • Intermediate difficulty
  • distance 4km

The course starts from the parking lot near the Mt. Usuki trailhead and heads for the summit of Mt. Usukigatake via Mt. Usuki. The route takes you through a ridgeline with great views, but the difficulty level is above intermediate as there are places with poor footing and rocky ridges.

Start from Shipogusayama Suzuka Pass

  • Climbing time 5:24
  • Advanced difficulty level
  • distance 8km

This course starts from the parking lot of Manninkojoyato and heads from the Mt. Mt. Miko trailhead at Suzuka Pass to the north peak of Mt. Shipogusa via Mt. Mt. Mt. Mt. You can cross five peaks in one climb, and enjoy the beautiful view from the south peak of Mt. The route from the north peak of Mt. Mt. Sanko to Mt. Shimogusa has many difficult spots, so the difficulty level is high.

Start from Mikoyama Suzuka Pass

  • Climbing time 3:04
  • Beginner difficulty level
  • Distance 5.6 km

A course that traverses the three peaks of Mt. There are well-maintained mountain trails, and you can climb all three peaks in about an hour each way, so it is also recommended for beginners. You can enjoy climbing three mountains in one trip. The north peak has a great view and is the perfect spot for mountain meals.

Start from Takahatayama Suzuka Pass

  • Climbing time 3:49
  • Beginner difficulty level
  • Distance 4.7 km

Starting from the Manninko Joyato parking lot at Suzuka Pass, it is a short 6-minute walk to the trailhead, and the trail is well-maintained throughout, making it suitable for beginners. But it's an easy mountain to climb. Knife Edge has narrow footing, so be especially careful when walking in strong winds.

Start from Shikujogatake kabuto

  • Climbing time 3:28
  • Beginner difficulty level
  • Distance 4.1km

There are many well-maintained mountain trails, and it takes about an hour and a half each way to reach the summit, so the course difficulty is at the beginner level. The mountain chain just below the summit is a rocky area that is relatively easy to climb, so if you have never climbed a mountain chain before, you should try it for the first time at Mt. Mt. Mt.

Things to keep in mind when climbing

Although the mountains in the city area are low in elevation, there are many steep ascents and descents, and rocky areas and quillets can be seen here and there. The mountain trail has many thin (narrow/indistinct) parts, as well as many animal paths and old working roads used by forestry workers. In addition, deterioration can be seen everywhere, making it easy for people to get lost or take the wrong turn due to illusions.

Please see the website below for detailed information on each mountain trail.