Ranked No. 3 among Japan’s famous peaks! A mysterious mountain whose expression changes depending on where you view it
Daisen, which ranks No. 3 among Japan’s famous peaks after Mt. Fuji and Yarigatake, sits alongside the Tottori Sand Dunes and is one of the representative natural heritage sites for Tottori Prefecture. An attractive mountain which has a variety of expressions depending on where you view it, seeing it from the west is exceptional. Also known as Houki-Fuji, it has the gentle slopes and grand scenery reminiscent of Mt. Fuji. The view of Daisen from the northern end of Daisen Town is called Kitakabe (Northern Wall), and it has the characteristic of a sheer rock face that measures 400m high and 2km in length. It differs from the more feminine appearance of the west side and it has a masculine rough-hewn mountain valley. The best view is at Daisen Ski Resort. The large looming cliff there is an overwhelming sight. In addition, the view of the mountain from Koufu Town to the south is known as Minamikabe (Southern Wall). As with Kitakabe, Minamikabe has precipitous folds and the harmony among the bare rock face, the fresh leaves and then the autumn colors is lovely no matter how you say it.
A forest resort in the middle of Mother Nature in the surrounding area
At the Daisen Horseriding Center, you can easily try horseback riding. There are a variety of plans through real courses ranging from riding within the corral to horse trekking on mountain trails. There is also Mountain Stream Kishimoto, the only place on Daisen where you can enjoy mountain stream activities. Daisen is also known as a famous place for water, and the water’s clarity is dazzling as it flows over the rocks. The singular coldness of the mountain spring water and the beauty of the fresh leaves are just like gifts from Mother Nature. Daisen Farm Milk-no-Sato is a very popular farm in Daisen which boasts an openness that is just like the great plains of the Alps. There, you can also make a reservation to try making foods such as ice cream and butter at the Milk Workshop.