Mount Seppiko

What it is

• One of the Three Hikosan Mountains of Japan and a site for Shugendo ascetic practices.
• A peak standing 811.1 meters high within the Seppiko-Mineyama Prefectural Natural Park.
• Kano Shrine was founded here by Hodo Sennin during the reign of Empress Suiko.
• The area is listed among the 100 Landscapes of Japan for its volcanic rock formations.

What to see

• The Otenjo-dake peak offering views from 811.1 meters above sea level.
• Kano Shrine main hall which is a designated cultural property of Himeji.
• Late Cretaceous volcanic rock faces popular with local rock climbers.
• The headwaters of the Yumesaki and Sugao rivers at the southern foot.

Getting there

• Buses run from Himeji Station to the Yamanouchi or Shikagatsubo stops.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.