Mount Kamakura
鎌倉山
A 520-meter peak in Sendai known as Gorilla Mountain, featuring steep andesite cliffs and ancient samurai legends.
What it is
- A 520-meter mountain located in the eastern Ou Mountains of Sendai City.
- Commonly known as Gorilla Mountain due to its distinctive shape.
- A historic landmark along the Sakunami Highway mentioned in the An'ei Fudoki.
- Associated with legends of samurai figures Kamakura Kagemasa and Minamoto no Yoshiie.
What to see
- Steep andesite cliffs frequently used by rock climbers.
- Rocky terrain at the mountain peak offering views of the surrounding area.
- The Hirose River flowing near the base of the mountain.
- The JR Senzan Line and Route 48 running along the foot of the slopes.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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