Mount Iwaya
岩屋山 (長崎県)
A 475-meter peak in Nagasaki offering panoramic harbor views and historic shrine sites along the Kyushu Nature Trail.
What it is
- A non-volcanic isolated peak standing 475.2 meters high in northwestern Nagasaki City.
- One of the Seven High Mountains of Nagasaki featuring steep northern and gentle southern slopes.
- Site of the former Iwayasan Jinguji Temple reportedly founded by the monk Gyoki.
- Named after a stone cave that was historically located on the mountain.
What to see
- Panoramic views of Nagasaki Port and Inasa Mountain from the summit.
- Iwaya Shrine situated at the western foot of the mountain.
- A section of the Kyushu Nature Trail which passes through the area.
- Multiple climbing routes connecting the peak to various surrounding neighborhoods.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Iwaya Open in Google Maps
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