Hiruzen（蒜山, Hiruzen）
| Elevation | 1202 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 100 Famous Low Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Okayama Pref. (岡山県 真庭市) |
| Coordinates | 35.31667, 133.68333 |
Highlights of Hiruzen
- Selected as one of the 100 Famous Low Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 1202 m
- Located in Okayama Pref.
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About Hiruzen
Hiruzen (蒜山; ひるぜん) is the name of an area located in the north of Maniwa City in the north of Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Hiruzen was formed of 3 small towns: Chuka, Yatsuka, and Kawakami, which together were known as the town of Hiruzen, which was merged with several other towns to become current Maniwa City in 2005. Its main feature is the Hiruzen Sanza (蒜山三座), a mountain located on the border of Okayama and Tottori prefectures on the main island of Honshu in Japan. The Hiruzen Sanza consists of three peaks of similar elevation, the highest being Mt. Kamihiruzen (Hiruzen (上蒜山)) at 1,202 m (3,944 ft). The Hiruzen Highlands, (also known as the Hiruzen Plateau) has an elevation of 500 metres (0.31 mi) to 600 metres (0.37 mi). Hiruzen is an important part of the Daisen-Oki National Park.
Etymology
The name of Hiruzen in the Japanese language is formed from two kanji characters, 蒜, meaning garlic, and 山, meaning "mountain".
Peaks
The three peaks of Hiruzen are commonly known as the Hiruzen Sanza (蒜山三座), or the "three seats of Hiruzen". They run from west to east and include:
Kamihiruzen (上蒜山), 1,202 metres (3,944 ft), translated as "upper Hiruzen"
Nakahiruzen (中蒜山), 1,122 m...