10 minutes by car from Hadano Nakai IC on the Tomei Expressway. More than 1,400 cherry trees are planted in Kobozan Park, and it is known as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Kanagawa Prefecture! Why not enjoy cherry blossoms and hiking to the fullest?
cherry blossom arch
The area of three mountains, Mt. Sengen, Mt. Gongen, and Mt. Kobo is called Koboyama Park and is also designated as a prefectural natural park. From Mt. Gongen, head to the top of Mt. Kobo. There is a cherry blossom arch on the mountain path along the way, making it a popular spot.
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The bell at the top of Mt. Kobo
As its name suggests, Mt. Kobo comes from the fact that Kobo Daishi trained on this mountain, and it was already known as the ``mountain where Kobo Daishi is enshrined'' during the Edo period. There is a Buddha hall, a bell tower, and a well of milk. Ring the bell and take a break.
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Cherry blossoms at Kobozan Park
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It has been selected as one of Kanagawa's top 100 flower viewing spots. There are also other seasonal beauties such as hydrangeas and mountain lilies in summer, and colored leaves in autumn.
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Because it is a low mountain, it is perfect for walking. How about a cherry blossom viewing hike?
access:
■ Approximately 35 minutes' walk from Hadano Station on the Odakyu Line ■ Approximately 10 minutes on the Kananaka Bus [Hata 25] bound for Soya Kobo, get off at Kobozan Iriguchi, and walk approximately 20 minutes Address: 5890 Soya, Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture