Mount Myōjin

What it is

• A 274-meter mountain located at the northern end of the Kongo Mountains.
• A nationally registered monument and part of a Japan Heritage site.
• The site is historically linked to the Katsuragi Shugen ascetic tradition.
• Suijin Shrine is located at the summit of the mountain.

What to see

• An observation deck providing a 360-degree panoramic view of the region.
• A ceremonial bell located at the mountain peak.
• The buildings and grounds of Suijin Shrine at the summit.

Getting there

• Take a Nara Kotsu bus from JR Oji Station.
• Get off the bus at the Myojin Yon-chome stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.