Mount Taishaku

What it is

• The second highest peak in the Nibu mountain range at 585.9 meters
• Named after a statue of Brahma-Deva Indra once located here
• Site of the former inner sanctuary of Meiyo-ji Temple
• A prominent natural landmark located in the Kita Ward of Kobe

What to see

• A 180-degree panoramic view looking toward the south
• Clear views of the Akashi Strait and Awaji Island from the peak
• The town of Suzurandai visible from the mountain summit
• The Nibu mountain range hiking trail leading to the top

Getting there

• One climbing route begins at the Nibu Jinja-mae bus stop
• A forty minute hike reaches the summit from Iwaya Pass
• The mountain is accessible via the Tsukihara bus stop

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.