Mount Yuzuruha

What it is

• The highest peak on Awaji Island standing at an elevation of 607.8 meters.
• Part of the Setonaikai National Park consisting of Cretaceous sedimentary rocks.
• Home to Yuzuruha Shrine, which was reportedly founded during the reign of Emperor Kaika.
• One of the three peaks of Awaji dedicated to deities including Izanami-no-mikoto.

What to see

• Yuzuruha Shrine located about 400 meters south of the mountain summit.
• Wild narcissus flowers growing across seven hectares on the southern slope.
• A protected forest around the shrine designated as a prefectural natural monument.
• A stone marker from 1334 located along the ancient approach path.

When to go

• The annual spring festival takes place on the second Saturday of April.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.