Hatataechomatsu Lookout (旗立松展望台)
Flow of the course
About 15 min from the previous stop
About 90 min here
About 15 min to the next stop
Next stop: Rest in the Quiet Temple Precinct at Tennozan's BaseAbout this spot
The mountain is famous as the ancient battlefield of the 1582 Battle of Yamazaki, where Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Akechi Mitsuhide struggled for supremacy and the fate of the nation. The trail from the base is well-maintained and appreciated by families as an easily walkable hiking course. Hatataechomatsu Park at mid-elevation features an observation deck with sweeping views of the Kyoto Basin, Yodo River, and the surrounding townscape around Tennozan. It's a uniquely Oyamazaki spot offering both historic exploration and nature appreciation simultaneously.
Tips
About 10 minutes walk from Oyamazaki Villa Museum to the trailhead. Plan for approximately 1 hour round trip to the observation deck. Summer months have some shadeless sections, so replenish water frequently.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Early afternoon provides manageable temperatures before the day's heat peaks.
How was this spot?
Access & map
Ogami Hainoкuchi, Oyamazaki, Otokuni District, Kyoto, 〒618-0071
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Oyamazaki Summer Festival Fireworks - Full Day Enjoyment Course
Kyoto
Explore features & model courses
Like this spot? Sign up free to save it to your own booklet as a plan or a want-to-go.