Mount Yataka

What it is

• A volcanic neck standing as a monadnock on a plateau near the Hiroshima border.
• A mountain formed from a basaltic volcanic eruption eight million years ago.
• A geological site featuring limestone, Miocene strata, and marine fossils.
• A recreational area equipped with walking trails and a dedicated campground.

What to see

• Panoramic views of Mount Daisen and the Seto Inland Sea from the summit.
• Slopes planted with colorful azaleas and satsuki rhododendrons.
• Surrounding peaks including Mount Arato, Mount Kurumi, and Mount Sushi.
• Skarn mineral veins formed by thermal metamorphism in the surrounding region.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.