Mount Rokkokuken

What it is

• A 147-meter mountain also known as Zuirokusan located in Kamakura City.
• A 6.9-hectare forest park designated by the local municipality for public use.
• A historic site named after the six ancient provinces visible from the peak.
• A mountain with records of its name dating back to the early fourteenth century.

What to see

• A hiking course leading through the forested park area to the summit.
• An observation deck providing views of Sagami Bay and the surrounding landscape.
• A stone monument dedicated to Sengen Daishin established in 1895.
• Panoramic views of the regions formerly known as the six ancient provinces.

Getting there

• A 20-minute walk from Kita-Kamakura Station reaches the mountain area.
• Bus services are available to the site from Ofuna Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.