Kusenbu Yama

What it is

• A mountain peak standing 847.5 meters high within the Sefuri mountain range.
• A site identified in ancient records as Kusanoyokoyama spanning Tosu and Nakagawa cities.
• A protected area that is part of two different prefectural natural parks.
• A modern communication hub hosting television, FM radio, and business relay stations.

What to see

• A stone shrine dedicated to the deity Benzaiten located at the summit.
• An ancient sutra mound and a memorial tower situated on the mountain.
• The Minamihata Dam located at the foot of the mountain on the Fukuoka side.
• Hiking trails that connect the peak to Manzai-ji Temple and Ishidani Yama.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.