Mount Ashitake
葦嶽山
An 815-meter mountain in Hiroshima known as Japan's first 'pyramid' and the legendary tomb of Emperor Jimmu.
What it is
- An 815-meter mountain located in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
- Local tradition identifies the site as the tomb of Emperor Jimmu.
- Designated as the first Japanese Pyramid by Katsutoki Sakai in 1934.
- Claimed by some to be the oldest pyramid structure in the world.
What to see
- Rock formations that appear to be artificially stacked on the mountain.
- Natural scenery surrounding the 815-meter peak and its unique geological features.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Ashitake Open in Google Maps
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