Mount Yamizo

What it is

• The highest peak in Ibaraki Prefecture standing at 1,021.8 meters.
• The mountain serves as the source of the Kuji River.
• A historic site where Mito Tengu Party members once barricaded themselves.
• The name of the mountain is attributed to the famous monk Kukai.

What to see

• A castle-shaped observation deck located at the mountain summit.
• Yamizomine Shrine situated at the highest point of the peak.
• Nichirinji Temple located at the eighth station of the mountain.
• The Yamizo Five Waters which are selected as famous springs.
• The Nasu Kogen digital broadcasting relay station.

When to go

• A paved road allows vehicles to reach the summit area year-round.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.