Best places: Hiking areas in Wake County

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Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple image
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Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple
Buddhist temple
Buddhist temple founded in the 8th century, featuring more than 1,200 stone heads on its grounds.
4.70 (2K reviews)
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Philosopher's Path
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Cherry blossom lined walk Walk along the canal to view beautiful cherry blossoms in a loverly setting. The walk leads to the Silver Temple, there are cafes and tea houses along the path. Allow a full day to soak it all up and really enjoy it. Near the temple there is a market like couple of streets...
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Mototaki Waterfall
Scenic spot
4.60 (820 reviews)
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Kurama-dera
Buddhist temple
Historic Buddhist temple set on a mountainside, with access via a cable car or up hundreds of steps.
4.50 (4.5K reviews)
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Kikuseidai
Observation deck
Overlook park with panoramic vistas, lit at night by luminous paths made with fluorescent materials.
4.50 (3.9K reviews)
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Osezaki Lighthouse
Tourist attraction
Elegant 1970s beacon set on a dramatic coastline, with a platform overlooking the East China Sea.
4.70 (329 reviews)
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Wakakusayama Hill
Scenic spot
👍👍 This is a must-visit spot in Nara in my opinion, especially if the weather is good. Remember to come in before 5pm and wait for the sunset, you will not regret... Easy to be one of my top 5 sunset scenes in my life.
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
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Akasaki Promenade
Tourist attraction
Wood-bridge walkway around & across Nagumi Bay's clear waters, a popular sightseeing destination.
4.60 (420 reviews)
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六甲山最高峰
Hiking area
👍👍 It is a wonderful hike from Arima and it is well worth it! The roundtrip along the hiking trail is around 12km and took us 4 hours to complete. The view from the top of Mount Rokkō is excellent - you can see all the way to Osaka! There is plenty of greenery and nature along the way too!
4.50 (830 reviews)
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Summit of Mt. Inari
Religious destination
Mountain peak dotted with shrines & known for its pathways of orange Torii gates.
4.50 (627 reviews)
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Oyama Afuri Shrine
Shinto shrine
This historic Shinto shrine on picturesque Mount Oyama is known for its rainmaking deities.
4.40 (4.9K reviews)
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Atago Shrine
Shinto shrine
Historic fire-protection shrine on a hill, with ornate sculptures, steep stairs & city views.
4.40 (1.6K reviews)
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Hossawa Falls
Tourist attraction
A brief walk from a parking lot leads to this picturesque, 62-meter cascade in a natural setting.
4.40 (1.6K reviews)
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Kawarage Oyutaki (Hot Water Waterfall)
Outdoor bath
👍👍 This place is really nice and interesting but in 2020 season, you need to walk more than 30 min to get there (i.e. the round trip takes more than 60 min) from the only parking, because the nearest parking is not available due to the maintenance of the road to reach there. It’s quite tough because yo...
4.50 (463 reviews)
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Sewaritei
Scenic spot
Peaceful gathering place with walking & bicycling trails & a seasonal cherry blossom tunnel.
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
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天滝（てんだき）
Scenic spot
4.60 (263 reviews)
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Tama Lake
Scenic spot
Freshwater reservoir ringed by park trails, known for birdlife, fall foliage & views of Mount Fuji.
4.40 (1K reviews)
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Yumihari Park Observation Deck
Observation deck
Sprawling observation deck popular at night time offering panoramic views of the city, harbor & sea.
4.40 (965 reviews)
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Iimori Shrine
Shinto shrine
👍👍 買い物その他で通る時に看板だけはやたらに見てたんですけど、お参りするのは実は初めてです。看板に沿ってバイクで来て2個目の看板まで従ったら後は道なりに上がっていくと第一駐車場と第2駐車場に着きます。 バイクを降りて第一駐車場の所に書いてあるこの先行き止まりの所を進むと入口があって敷地内に入れます。 休憩...
4.40 (959 reviews)
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Hakkōda Mountains Rime on Trees (Snow Monsters)
Hiking area
👍👍 I visited Hakkoda ropeway last october(early autumn) the colour of the tree on the hakkoda mountain hasn't fully developed yet (into red and orange) and the average temperature is 14 degree celcius. If you want to go here you can use the JR Tohuku Bus from the Aomori station, just ask the tourist i...
4.40 (894 reviews)
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