Mount Kirin

What it is

• A mountain standing 191 meters tall surrounded by the Tokonami and Agano rivers
• The former site of Tsugawa Castle with a triangulation point named Shiroyama
• Named after the Qilin, a mythical creature from Chinese folklore
• A location associated with local fox legends and the poet Ujo Noguchi

What to see

• The White Fox observatory providing views of the town and river
• The triangulation point located at an elevation of 194.75 meters
• Natural scenery where the Tokonami and Agano rivers meet the mountain base

When to go

• Visit during the Fox Wedding Festival held in the local area

Getting there

• Located near Tsugawa and Kanose stations for rail access
• Accessible by car via National Routes 49 and 459

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.