Mount Kizan
基山
A 404-meter peak featuring ancient castle ruins, a granite megalith, and panoramic views of Hakata Bay and the Chikugo River.
What it is
- A 404.5 meter mountain spanning the border of Saga and Fukuoka prefectures.
- Home to the Kii Castle ruins, designated as a Special Historic Site.
- Part of the Sefuri Kitayama Prefectural Natural Park landscape.
- Site of two Buddhist sect headquarters located on the mountainside.
What to see
- A large granite megalith known as Tamatama-ishi located near the peak.
- A monument dedicated to Emperor Tenji situated near the summit.
- Sumiyoshi Shrine located near the ancient south water gate of the castle.
- Grass skiing slopes and sections of the Kyushu Nature Trail.
- Panoramic views stretching from Hakata Bay to the Chikugo River.
Getting there
- The mountain is accessible via the Kiyama Community Bus service.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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