Mount Katsuragi in Yamato (Gose City, Nara Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Yamato Katsuragi is a mountain with an elevation of approximately 959 meters located in Gose City, Nara Prefecture, and is part of Kongo-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park. Since ancient times, the mountain has been linked to local faith and culture as the dividing line between Yamato and Kawachi (present-day Osaka Prefecture), and is a popular destination for mountaineering and hiking.