Mount Tawara
田原山
A jagged 542-meter peak in Kyushu featuring ancient stone Buddhas, medieval castle ruins, and panoramic views of Beppu Bay.
What it is
- A 542-meter mountain also known as Mount Nokogiri located in Bungotakada and Kitsuki.
- One of the 100 Mountains of Kyushu featuring a long ridge with jagged rock formations.
- Site of the medieval Tawara Mountain Castle which belonged to the Tawara clan.
- Home to the Kumano Magaibutsu stone buddhas on the western slope.
What to see
- The Kumano Magaibutsu stone buddhas designated as a National Important Cultural Property.
- Panoramic views of Yufu and Tsurumi mountains from the summit.
- Vistas overlooking Beppu Bay and the Suo Sea from the peak.
- Remains of the Tawara Mountain Castle located on the northern ridge.
Getting there
- The trailhead is a ten minute drive from Nakayamaga Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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