Mount Takamizu

What it is

• A 759-meter mountain forming part of the Takamizu Sanzan trio in Ome City.
• Home to Jofukuin Temple, a Shingon Buzan sect site founded by Enchin.
• The historic Fudo Hall was rebuilt in 1822 by Hatakeyama Shigetada.
• A spiritual site that once housed donated samurai armor and swords.

What to see

• Jofukuin Temple located directly at the mountain summit.
• The Fudo Hall, a structure dating back to the nineteenth century.
• A hiking trail that connects the peak to nearby Iwatakeishiyama.
• A parking lot situated just below the summit for easier access.

When to go

• The second Sunday of April for the traditional lion dance performance.

Getting there

• Accessible via a hiking trail starting from Ikusabata Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.