Mount Furusobo

What it is

• A mountain peak reaching an elevation of 1,633.1 meters on the Oita and Miyazaki border.
• The name originates from the grandmother of Emperor Jimmu according to local legend.
• Legend says the deity Toyotama-hime descended to this specific mountain.
• The site forms part of the Sobo-Katamuki longitudinal hiking trail.

What to see

• The summit consists of two distinct peaks for visitors to explore.
• The southern peak marks the highest point of the mountain.
• A third-class triangulation point is located on the southern peak.
• Views of Mount Shoji and Mount Sobo located to the north.

Getting there

• A trailhead is located at Obira in Ogata Town.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.