A morning stroll at a mountain temple with Buddhist images carved into giant boulders
About this spot
Kasagidera Temple (笠置寺) is an ancient temple partway up Mt. Kasagi, and Buddhist images carved into enormous rocks still remain within its grounds. Known also as a training ground for Shugendo, its circuit course around the grounds lets you walk through nature while ducking under and climbing over rocks. The tree-lined mountain path stays relatively cool even in summer, and visiting in the morning lets you enjoy a stroll in crisp air. It is a spot unique to Kasagi where you can savor history and nature at the same time.
Season & hours
Name: 笠置キャンプ場(木津川)
Date & time: 通年営業・予約不要のフリーサイト(増水時は要注意)
Venue: 相楽郡笠置町笠置・木津川(笠置大橋下流河川敷)
笠置キャンプ場は、京都府相楽郡笠置町の木津川沿い、笠置大橋下流の河川敷に広がる通年営業のフリーサイトです。予約は不要で、思い立ったときに気軽に訪れられるのが魅力です。河原からゆるやかに続く浅瀬は子どもでも入りやすく、澄んだ流れの中で水しぶきをあげたり石を渡ったりと、自然そのものを相手に遊べます。周囲は緑豊かな山々に囲まれ、河原には木陰も多いため、夏の暑い日でも過ごしやすい環境です。
Tips
増水時は流れが速くなることがあるため、事前に天候や水量の情報を確認してから訪れましょう。フリーサイトのため設備は最小限で、日よけのタープや飲み物は持参するのが安心です。ライフジャケットなどの浮力具があるとより安全に遊べます。
Tips
The grounds are uneven with sections that cross rocky ground, so visiting in comfortable walking shoes is recommended. You can also walk from JR Kasagi Station, but the road climbs continuously, so families with small children should plan with plenty of time to spare.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour. The morning hours before the sunlight grows strong make for cooler walking
Access & map
29 Kasagi Kasagiyama, Kasagi Town, Soraku District, Kyoto Prefecture 619-1303
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Kasagi Campground (笠置キャンプ場) on the Kizugawa River Full-Day Course
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