Mount Hōman

Mount Hōman rises 829 meters above sea level, featuring granite formations and trails that lead through dense forests to Kamado Shrine at its peak.

The mountain received national historic site designation in 2013, marking its significance as a religious center where national border ceremonies occurred during the Nara period.

The mountain holds both Shinto and Buddhist elements, with Kamado Shrine containing an upper sanctuary at the summit and lower sanctuary at the base.

Visitors can access the mountain through a two-hour walk from Kamogamon Shrine or take the Community Bus Mahoroba from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station.

Archaeological excavations have uncovered ritual objects, Sancai pottery, and coins from the Nara period, revealing centuries of religious activities on the mountain.

Location: Dazaifu

Location: Chikushino

Elevation above the sea: 830 m

GPS coordinates: 33.53981,130.56920

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22