Enkai Zan

What it is

• A mountain standing 153.3 meters tall at the northern end of the Miura Hills.
• A site for multiple radio relay stations including the NHK Yokohama FM transmitter.
• A protected area recognized as one of the Kanagawa 50 Beautiful Forests.
• A landmark historically known as Naganoyama and mentioned in local school songs.

What to see

• The NHK Yokohama FM transmitter tower which opened in 1970.
• Various radio relay stations located across the mountain area.
• The Enkai Zan Tunnel where the Yokohama-Yokosuka Road passes through.
• Dense forest scenery designated as part of the prefecture's beautiful woodlands.

Getting there

• Accessible by foot from Yokodai Station.
• Walking routes are available starting from Konandai Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.