Hachiman Dake

What it is

• A 763.6-meter mountain spanning Karatsu, Imari, Takeo, and Taku cities.
• Designated as a Prefectural Natural Park since 1970 covering 8.60 square kilometers.
• Home to a summit shrine dedicated to the deity Hachiman Daibosatsu.
• A telecommunications hub hosting FM radio, digital television, and emergency wireless stations.

What to see

• The Warabino Rice Terraces located on the northern side of the mountain.
• Basalt cliffs used by visitors for rock climbing activities.
• Wild azaleas and Lycoris sanguinea flowers growing near the summit area.
• Broadcasting towers that have provided digital television signals since 2006.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.