Mount Tomi

What it is

• A mountain with two peaks known as twin ears located in Minamiboso City.
• The site is designated as Tomisan Prefectural Natural Park.
• The name originates from the ancestor Ameno Tomi no Mikoto.
• This location serves as the setting for the novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden.

What to see

• The north peak standing at an elevation of 349 meters.
• The south peak reaching a height of 342 meters.
• A cave called Fusehime Rokutsu located on the mountainside.
• A memorial post for the eight dog warriors situated between the peaks.
• Digital terrestrial broadcasting facilities established in 2010.

Getting there

• The mountain is accessible from JR Iwai Station.
• A paved forest road allows vehicle access to the saddle between peaks.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.