Mount Hōei
Mountain in Japan
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Mount Hōei (Japanese: 宝永山, Hōeizan) is a flank volcano on the southeastern side of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It emerged as a result of the 1707–1708 Hōei eruption of Mount Fuji. Its height is 2,693 m (8,835 ft) above sea level, and its name comes from the Hōei era.
| Mount Hōei | |
|---|---|
Mount Hōei (at right), viewed from Jūrigi Highland, Shizuoka Prefecture, with Mount Fuji in the background | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,693 m (8,835 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°20′35″N 138°45′07″E[1] |
| Geography | |
  Mount Hōei | |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Shizuoka |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | flank volcano |
Compared to Mount Fuji, Mount Hōei is easier to climb and, at the same time, allows climbers to enjoy the grandeur of Mount Fuji.[2]
History
Inhabitants near the area would often believe the mountain was holy and a "Holy Pool" could be found up there. Tales varied heavily from person to person but a common theme was whoever could go up there and drink from the pool would transcend into an alternate-dimension like state filled with bliss.[3]
Today
As of today, tourism is very uncommon as Fuji towers over Hoei, despite Fuji being more difficult to hike (though still accessible to reasonably-fit climbers).[2]
