Mount Hiyori
日和山
A historic peak overlooking Toba Bay where sailors once observed weather and pioneers established the first wireless telephone system.
What it is
- One of the three mountains of Toba overlooking the local port and bay.
- A site used by Edo period sailors to observe weather and sea conditions.
- The location where the world's first practical wireless telephone system was established in 1914.
What to see
- The Hiyori Mountain Compass Stone, a designated tangible folk cultural property.
- A monument commemorating the historical origin of wireless telephony.
- The Toba Leading Light structure constructed on the mountain in 1912.
- A summit observatory featuring a compass stone and a bell.
Getting there
- The summit is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the base.
- Trailheads are located near Toba Station and Kata Shrine.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Hiyori Open in Google Maps
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