The Miscanthus on the summit of Mt.Iwawaki

Mt. Iwawaki lies next to the Kimi pass that runs between it and the adjacent Mt. Kongo, and is a popular destination throughout the four seasons.　Its summit, which commands stunning views, is a majestic meadow spanning 8 hectares, with a view to the south of the stretching Katsuragi mountain range.　The Rokko Alps lie to the north, towards the Hanshin region, and on a clear day you can see as far as Awaji Island in Osaka Bay.　The summit area, known as "Kitora", overflows with Miscanthus (Japanese Pampas grass) which bears beautiful flowers in autumn, while the wind that whispers through the grass soothes all who journey here.