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Moya San

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茂谷山 (鹿角市)

A 362-meter mountain in Akita known as Kemanai Fuji, featuring ancient archaeological sites, castle ruins, and a local shrine.

Moya San
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What it is

  • A mountain in Kazuno City standing 362 meters tall within the Kemanai River basin.
  • Known by the local nickname Kemanai Fuji due to its distinct shape.
  • A historical site containing both Jomon period and medieval archaeological remains.
  • The setting for legends about Hachiro Taro attempting to flood the surrounding area.

What to see

  • Gassan Shrine located at the foot of the mountain.
  • The Motaya Shimotate castle ruins situated on the site.
  • Archaeological sites dating back to the Jomon and medieval periods.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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