Mt. Hiko（英彦山, Hikosan）
| Elevation | 1199 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 200 Famous Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Oita Pref. (大分県 田川郡) |
| Coordinates | 33.48000, 130.93222 |
Highlights of Mt. Hiko
- Selected as one of the 200 Famous Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 1199 m
- Located in Oita Pref.
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About Mt. Hiko
Mount Hiko (英彦山, Hiko-san), is a mountain on the border between Fukuoka Prefecture and Ōita Prefecture in Kyūshū, Japan. It straddles the municipalities of Soeda, Fukuoka and Nakatsu, Ōita, with its elevation of 1,199 metres (3,934 ft) metres within the borders of Nakatsu. The mountain is also within the borders of the Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park. It is one of Japan's 100 Scenic Views and Japan's 200 Famous Mountains. It is also regarded as a sacred mountain and one of the three major centers for Shugendō. It was designated a National Historic Site in 2017.
Overview
Mount Hiko is the third highest mountain in Fukuoka Prefecture, after Mount Shaka (1230 meters) on the border with Hita, Ōita, and Mount Gozendake (1209 meters) in Yame, Fukuoka. The mountain area is an area where the prefectural border between Fukuoka and Oita prefectures has not been determined. The name of the mountain was originally written "彦山", but the additional kanji of "英" was added in 1729 by order of Cloistered Emperor Reigen.
Hikosan Jingu is located about 720 meters, or halfway up the mountain, and is visited by many worshipers, with the upper shrine located at the top of the central peak. In...