Mount Abu
阿武山
A granite peak in Hiroshima featuring ancient burial mounds, a summit shrine, and hiking trails with significant local history.
What it is
- A granite mountain located in the Asakita and Asaminami wards of Hiroshima City.
- Designated as the Genbu guardian mountain for Hiroshima Castle by Mori Terumoto.
- Site of a legendary 1532 battle where Kagawa Katsuo killed a giant snake.
- A landscape shaped by hard Jurassic rock layers and the nearby Ota River.
What to see
- Kifune Shrine located near the summit of the mountain.
- Numerous ancient burial mounds and historical ruins scattered across the site.
- Established hiking trails that lead visitors through the mountain terrain.
- Visible remnants of the significant debris flows and landslides from August 2014.
When to go
- Daytime is best for navigating the established hiking trails safely.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Abu Open in Google Maps
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