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Seto Inland Sea National Park Mt. Noro

A mountain included in the Seto Inland Sea National Park formed by over 1,000 islands of various sizes. You can enjoy mountain climbing, camping, and driving.

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It is an 839-meter-high mountain included in Seto Inland Sea National Park, one of the first national parks in Japan to be recognized in 1934. It has long been an object of worship as a sacred mountain.
At the top of the mountain, there are the "Kabuto Iwa Lookout (viewing platform)" and the "Hoshifuru viewing platform", and on the way to the trail, there is the "Hachimaki viewing platform", which offer a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea. You can fully enjoy one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Seto Inland Sea National Park.

You can see many huge and strangely-shaped rocks, as well as the blockfield created by an eruption about 80 million years ago and the subsequent ice age, and the Hiike (ice pond) near the top of the mountain, where you can feel the power of nature. The trails, nature trails, and boardwalks are all well maintained, so casual hiking is also recommended.

Near the top of the mountain, there are many facilities such as a campground and a visitor center that is a good base for walking. There is also the National Lodge “Noro Kogen Lodge”, where you can stay and enjoy a relaxing walk around Noro Mountain.

Highlights

  • The mountain is part of the Seto Inland Sea National Park, and from the top you can enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery.
  • It is also known as a sacred mountain that has been worshiped since ancient times.
  • There are some viewing platforms, each offering a different superb view.
  • There is also a campground, lodge, visitor center, and other facilities.
  • In spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, making it a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing.

Photos

  • The beauty of the islands of Setouchi spreads out.

    The beauty of the islands of Setouchi spreads out.

  • Cherry blossoms bloom in the spring.

    Cherry blossoms bloom in the spring.

  • If you time it right, you can even encounter a tunnel of cherry blossoms!

    If you time it right, you can even encounter a tunnel of cherry blossoms!

  • The star-filled sky is one of the best in the Seto Inland Sea.

    The star-filled sky is one of the best in the Seto Inland Sea.

  • For accommodation and restaurant use, visit the “Noro Kogen Lodge”.

    For accommodation and restaurant use, visit the “Noro Kogen Lodge”.

  • You can choose to stay in a Japanese-style room or a Western-style room.

    You can choose to stay in a Japanese-style room or a Western-style room.

Official FAQs

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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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Sorry, we don’t.

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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No free Wi-Fi available.

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Are coin lockers available?
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Not available.

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Is parking available?
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Yes. (Free of charge)

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Details

Name in Japanese
瀬戸内海国立公園 野呂山
Postal Code
737-2602
Address
Kawajirichonorosan, Kure City, Hiroshima
Telephone
0823-87-2390 (National Lodge Noro Kogen Lodge)
Closed
Open every day
Hours
Free to walk (National lodge Noro Kogen Lodge Cafe 10:30am-5:00pm, Restaurant 11:30am-2:00pm)
Admission
Free to walk (For National Lodge Noro Kogen Lodge, see official site)
Access
From Aki-Kawajiri Station on the JR Kure Line, take the mountain trail and the Kabuto -Iwa course, about a 2-hour walk.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
Related Website (English)

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