Mt. Inamura（稲叢山, Inamurayama）
| Elevation | 1506 m |
|---|---|
| Location | Kochi Pref. (高知県 土佐町) |
| Coordinates | 33.73833, 133.37222 |
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Highlights of Mt. Inamura
- Elevation 1506 m
- Located in Kochi Pref.
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About Mt. Inamura
Mount Inamura (稲叢山, Inamura-yama) is the highest mountain in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan, at 1,506 m (4,941 ft). Situated in the town of Tosa, Mount Inamura is famous for its Akebono-tsutsuji (Rhododendron pentaphyllum) flowers, which bloom during the middle of spring season (April–May).
History
Mount Inamura is home to a historically-famous Shinto shrine dedicated to the fertility goddess Ama-no-Uzume. Hikers, upon reaching the summit are permitted to pay homage to the Ama-no-uzume by touching the divine phallus, made of Japanese cypress.
See also
Geography of Japan
List of mountains and hills of Japan by height
References
Views of the mountain
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