Mount Kōra
高良山
A 312-meter peak in Kurume featuring an ancient shrine, historic castle ruins, and a protected bamboo forest.
What it is
- A mountain in Kurume City reaching an elevation of 312.3 meters.
- A strategic military site used by Prince Kaneyoshi and Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
- Home to Kōra Taisha Shrine and ancient mountain castle ruins.
- The location for a traditional 5.6km run performed by Self-Defense Force candidates.
What to see
- Kōra Taisha Shrine located on the mountainside.
- A stone torii gate designated as a national important cultural property.
- The Mousou Kinmeichiku bamboo forest, a national natural monument.
- Five distinct peaks including the summit of Bishamondake.
- Kurume Forest Azalea Park situated on the mountain.
- Ruins of medieval mountain castles including Yoshimidake Castle.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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