Mount Minedera

What it is

• A 379.6 meter peak located in the northern Tsukuba Mountain Range.
• Home to Saikoin, a temple belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism.
• The summit area is private property and requires permission to access.
• A mountain destination featuring a zoo and a takeoff point for paragliding.

What to see

• The main hall of Saikoin Temple which features a hanging structure.
• The Higashi Tsukuba Utopia zoo located on the mountain slopes.
• A triangulation station situated within the grounds of the zoo.
• Launch points for hang gliding and paragliding at the summit.
• A roadway that provides vehicle access directly to the top.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.