Mt. Hōman（宝満山, Homanzan）
| Elevation | 829 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 100 Famous Low Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Fukuoka Pref. (福岡県 筑紫野市) |
| Coordinates | 33.53969, 130.56900 |
Highlights of Mt. Hōman
- Selected as one of the 100 Famous Low Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 829 m
- Located in Fukuoka Pref.
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About Mt. Hōman
Mount Hōman (宝満山, Hōman-san) is a mountain on the border between the cities of Chikushino and Dazaifu in Fukuoka Prefecture in Kyūshū, Japan. It has an elevation of 829.6 metres (2,722 ft) meters. It is regarded as a sacred mountain and one of the three major centers for Shugendō. It was designated a National Historic Site in 2013. The mountain is also called Mount Mikasa (御笠山) and Mount Kamado (竈門山)
Overview
Mount Hōman is located in the center of the former Mikasa District of Chikuzen Province, southeast of Fukuoka city, northeast of Dazaifu city, and northeast of Chikushino city. The mountain is entirely made of granite. A Shinto shrine, the Kamado Shrine, is located on a gigantic rock at the summit. The view from the top of the mountain is outstanding, and from the west are the mountains of the Sefuri Mountains, Hakata Bay, Genkai Sea, Mount Kujū, the three plains of Fukuoka, Chikugo, and Saga, and Mount Unzen in the distance over the Ariake Sea, and the road along the ridge that leads to Mount Butcho and Mount Sankori is a popular hiking course.
The mountain has a history closely related to Dazaifu since ancient times and is mentioned in the Nihon Shoki as the guardian...