Mount Tanjō
Mountain in Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan
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Mount Tanjō (丹生山, Tanjō-san) is a 514 m (1,686 ft) mountain in the Tanjō Mountains, located in Sakamoto, Yamada, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan.
| Mount Tanjō | |
|---|---|
| 丹生山 | |
Mount Tanjō seen from the south | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 514 m (1,686 ft) |
| Coordinates | 34°46′N 135°6′E |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Japanese |
| Pronunciation | [tandʑoːsaɴ] |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Tanjō Mountains |
Outline and History
Mount Tanjō is not the tallest mountain of Tanjō Mountains, but it is a symbol of the mountain range. In the middle of the mountain, there was a Buddhist temple Myōyō-ji which was said to be established by Donan-Gyoja, a prince of King Seong of Baekje. Today's Tanjō Shrine is believed to be part of the original temple. Mount Tanjō is also believed to have been old source of mercury, because the name Tanjō, originally means Nyu, mercury. Tanjō Shrine is a place to enshrine a goddess of mercury.
Access
- Tanjō Jinja Mae Bus Stop of Kobe City Bus
- Tsukihara Bus Stop of Kobe City Bus
References
Gallery
Tanjō Shrine at the top of Mount Tanjo
Monument of Mount Tanjo Castle
Ruins of Mount Tanjo Castle
Ruins of Myōyōji Temple
Ruins of Myōyōji Temple
