Mount Kōnomine

What it is

• A 338-meter mountain ranked among the top 100 peaks in Yamaguchi.
• Site of the Konomine Castle ruins built by Ouchi Yoshinaga.
• Location for television and radio relay stations serving the local area.
• A natural landmark providing a vantage point over Yamaguchi City.

What to see

• Historic ruins of Konomine Castle located at the mountain summit.
• Digital television and radio broadcasting relay stations.
• Panoramic views overlooking the entire Yamaguchi city area.
• Hiking trails that begin at Kido Shrine and Yamaguchi Daijingu.

Getting there

• Take a bus from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station to reach the area.
• Follow a narrow road leading from National Route 9 to the stations.
• Access the summit via hiking trails from Kido Shrine or Yamaguchi Daijingu.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.