Mount Takkomori

What it is

• A 207-meter mountain whose name comes from the Ainu word for a rounded hill.
• The site of Yakushi Shrine, which is located at the mountain summit.
• A recreational area featuring a walking course known as Ikoi no Mori.
• A local hub for sports with a baseball stadium and park at the base.

What to see

• Yakushi Shrine situated at the highest point of the mountain.
• A ski resort located on the western slope of the hill.
• Digital television relay stations situated near the summit area.
• A hot spring located at the base of the mountain.
• The Yoneshiro River which flows to the north of the site.

When to go

• Visit in April for the annual festival featuring spirit mediums.

Getting there

• The mountain is located near Ogita Station on the Hanawa Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.