Mt. Bizan（眉山, Bizan）
| Elevation | 280 m |
|---|---|
| Location | Tokushima Pref. (徳島県 徳島市) |
| Coordinates | 34.06083, 134.51694 |
Highlights of Mt. Bizan
- Elevation 280 m
- Located in Tokushima Pref.
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About Mt. Bizan
Mount Bizan (眉山, Bizan) is a mountain in the city of Tokushima in Tokushima Prefecture. The mountain's name is written with the characters for eyebrow and mountain. Bizan is said to have earned this name because the mountain resembles the contures of an eyebrow from all directions. Regarded as a symbol of Tokushima City, the name Mount Bizan appears in many school songs in the city district, such as the Tokushima Prefectural Jonan High School, Tokushima Municipal High School and many more.
Geography
Mount Bizan is located in the middle of Tokushima City, and widely recognized as the landmark of the city. It is also a well known area for cherry blossom viewing, and offers an almost 360 degree view of the surrounding area from its peak. On a clear day Awaji Island to the northeast is visible, in addition to Wakayama Prefecture on the main Japanese island of Honshu, across the Kii Strait. The mountain offers nighttime views of the city. The slopes of the mountain are home to several shrines and temples, and the peak has several tourist facilities, including a Burmese-style pagoda to honor fallen soldiers from World War II.
Despite earning a certain amount of fame from a national...