Kuragari Pass is a historic road that cuts through the mountains of Ikoma, crossing the border between Nara and Osaka. It is known for being the steepest slope in Japan.
The pass is quite quaint, with a number of temples, stone Buddhas, and teahouses dotting the cobbled passage.
However, the hike to the top of the pass is quite challenging, with the steepest point of the slope being 31 degrees. The trail is almost entirely uphill, with almost no even spots to take a break.
The hike up the hill can be tiring, but the magnificent views of Awaji Island, Kansai International Airport, Abeno Harukas, and the buildings of Umeda from the top of the pass make...
   Read moreThis road has the steepest grade in all of Japan! It really is hilarious, and I wound up destroying my disc brakes on my bike after going down it.
The ascent is quite hellish, and you need to be in insane shape if you want to ride all the way to the top. The west side has more shade, so going from Osaka to Nara is a bit easier if you're walking it.
There's a nice cafe and restaurant at...
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