Mt. Kinsho is in the northwest of the town. In one corner, there is a Saitama Prefecture facility called Genki Plaza, and the whole is like a park. Please be careful not to make a mistake as the trail runs like a net. If you get lost, please aim for the Genki Plaza.
Mt: Kinsho : 263.4m
Rute : Tobu Takezawa Station – Mt. Kinsho – Genki Plaza – Tobu Takezawa Station
Map
Point Walking distance from station km
P1 0.4
P2 0.6
P3 0.7
P4 1.2
Mt. Kinsho 1.6
P5 (Genki Plaza) 2.0
P6 2.5
P7 2.9
P8 3.6
P9 4.1
Tobu Takezawa Station 4.2
Guide
After exiting the ticket gate, turn right and go through the passage to the west exit of the station.
After exiting the station, turn right.
Turn left here. Note this sign.
Go up here
You will see a box for submitting a Hiking application on your right. Plese submit the form. After submitting, go straight.
There should be application forms in the drawer. Fill and put it into the box from the upper slit. You can download it from this site, fill it out in advance, and bring it with you.
Form in Japanese.
It’s OK to read the QR code with your smartphone, but it’s probably in Japanese.
After several tens of meters, follow the signs and climb the trail.
After walking for a while, there is a hut, so follow the path on the right side of it.
Follow this sign.
You can reach the top of Mt. Kinsho.
After rest, go down this path to the Genki Plaza.
Go through next peak, Urakinsho. Follow the sign to Genki Plaza.
You reach the Genki Plaza, then go left side of building.
The front of building, A spiral staircase leads to the upper deck.
There are benches and tables on the upper deck where you can rest.
Honda’s Yorii factory can be seen from the north side of the deck
There are public restrooms in front of the building. After taking a break, pass by the restroom and go forward.
Turn left following this sign.
Following this sign, Pass through this bridge.
Turn left.
You can see JR Takezawa Station when you follow the train tracks.
Go left side.
Go straight here.
Turn left this intersection.
Walkin a bit, you’ll reach Tobu Takezawa Station. Go through the aisle to the ticket gate.
That’s it for the guide. Thank you for your hard work. Please take care on your way home.
