Mount Hiko
英彦山
A sacred 1,199-meter peak and national historic site known as one of Japan's three major ascetic training mountains.
What it is
- A 1,199-meter mountain spanning the border of Fukuoka and Oita prefectures.
- One of the three major mountains in Japan used for ascetic training.
- A national historic site located within Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park.
- The site of Hikosan Jingu Shrine and home to the legendary tengu Buzenbo.
What to see
- The three distinct peaks known as North, Middle, and South peaks.
- Hikosan Jingu Shrine located on the slopes of the mountain.
- An 849-meter slope car that connects the mountain approach to the shrine.
- Gardens on the mountain that are designated as national scenic spots.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Hiko Open in Google Maps
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