Mount Hachibuse

What it is

• A 246-meter granite mountain at the southwestern end of the Rokko Mountains.
• The site of the historic Ichinotani ancient battlefield.
• The starting point for the 56 kilometer Rokko Traverse Route.
• A location marking the former border between Settsu and Harima provinces.

What to see

• Sumaura Sanjo Amusement Park located near the mountain summit.
• Sumaura Park which encompasses the mountain area.
• A ropeway and carlator system used to reach the peak.

Getting there

• Access the mountain via Sumaura-koen Station on the Sanyo Railway.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.