Mount Iwaki
石城山
A 362-meter peak in Yamaguchi featuring ancient castle ruins, a historic shrine, and views from five distinct summits.
What it is
- A 362-meter mountain in Yamaguchi Prefecture designated as a prefectural natural park.
- One of the 100 Famous Mountains in the Chugoku region.
- Site of a seventh-century ancient mountain castle with extensive granite stone walls.
- A historic location where the Second Kiheitai volunteer corps was once stationed.
What to see
- The Iwaki Shrine main hall which is a National Important Cultural Property.
- Ancient castle ruins featuring 2,600 meters of granite stone walls.
- Five distinct peaks including the summit of Takahigadake.
- Several Shinto shrines and a campground located near the peak area.
- A television and FM broadcast relay station situated on the mountain.
Getting there
- The site is accessible via a 90-minute walk from Iwata Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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