Mount Takanawa
高縄山
A 985-meter peak in Matsuyama featuring a historic temple, mountain-top observation deck, and the site of a former castle.
What it is
- A 985.9 meter mountain located in the northwestern Takanawa Peninsula of Matsuyama City.
- Part of the Okudogo Tamagawa Prefectural Natural Park consisting primarily of Late Cretaceous granite.
- The site where a new mineral called Takanawaite was first discovered.
- The former location of Takanawa Castle which once stood near the mountain peak.
What to see
- Takanawa-dera Temple located near the summit housing a wooden statue of Senju Kannon.
- An observation deck at the summit providing views of the surrounding peninsula.
- A stone monument marking the geographic source of the Kono River.
- Radio towers situated at the highest point of the mountain.
- Paved roads that allow visitors to reach the top by vehicle.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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