Mt. Kurotaki

Standing 266 meters tall with striking rock formations, Mt. Kurotaki is a famous spot for both its spiritual significance—home to a Kannon-do hall and 33 stone Buddhas—and its breathtaking views.
The well-maintained hiking trails make it an easy climb even for beginners, reaching the summit in about 30 minutes.
The Kannon-do hall, said to have been founded during the Tenpyo era (730 AD), houses a Kamakura-period masterpiece: a statue of the Eleven-faced Kannon.
From the summit and the “Koshikake-iwa” (Sitting Rock)—once praised by General Nogi—you can enjoy a panoramic view of Okunoshima Island, the Geiyo Islands, and the distant Shikoku mountain range.
The stunning view of the Seto Inland Sea is so grand you’ll forget you’re only 266 meters up, making it a perfect spot for picnics and casual strolls.

car

5-minute drive from JR Kure Line Tadanoumi Station to Sakurado parking lot, then a 30-minute walk to the summit
18-minute drive from JR Kure Line Takehara Station to Sakurado parking lot, then a 30-minute walk to the summit
20-minute drive from Sanyo Expressway Hongo IC to Sakurado parking lot, then a 30-minute walk to the summit
23-minute drive from Hiroshima Airport to Sakurado parking lot, then a 30-minute walk to the summit

walking

30-minute walk from JR Kure Line Tadanoumi Station to Sakurado parking lot, then a 30-minute walk to the summit

Train/Bus

20 minutes from JR Mihara Station to JR Tadanoumi Station
140 minutes from JR Hiroshima Station to JR Tadanoumi Station
40 minutes by local bus from JR Mihara Station to the Tadanoumi Ekimae bus stop
80 minutes by “Kaguya-hime” highway bus from JR Hiroshima Station to the Tadanoumi Ekimae bus stop