Mount Benten

What it is

• The lowest natural mountain in Japan at an elevation of 6.1 meters.
• A designated Tokushima City Citizen's Heritage site that was once an island.
• Home to Itsukushima Shrine dedicated to the deity Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto.
• A popular destination attracting approximately ten thousand visitors every year.

What to see

• A traditional torii gate standing at the base of the mountain.
• Itsukushima Shrine located at the very summit of the peak.
• Official summit certificates and amulets available for purchase at the top.

When to go

• The annual mountain opening ceremony takes place on June 1st.

Getting there

• A ten minute walk from Jizobashi Station in Tokushima City.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.