Mount Kōjin
荒神山
A 284-meter mountain in Hikone featuring ancient burial mounds, historic shrine ruins, and active hiking trails with hang gliding spots.
What it is
- A 284-meter mountain in Hikone City dedicated to the deity Sanpo Daikojin.
- Site of Okuyama-dera Temple founded by the monk Gyoki during the Nara period.
- Location of the Kojinyama Burial Mound, a large keyhole-shaped tumulus.
- Home to the ruins of Kojinyama Castle and a modern television relay station.
What to see
- Kojinyama Shrine and the historical ruins of the former castle at the summit.
- A hang glider runway offering views from the mountain heights.
- Kojinyama Park featuring a baseball field and tennis courts for public use.
- Multiple hiking courses that lead visitors through the natural mountain landscape.
When to go
- The Minazuki Festival is held annually on June 29th and 30th.
- Visit before 2025 if you intend to see the Kojinyama Nature House before it closes.
Getting there
- The mountain is accessible from the nearby Kawase Station and Inae Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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