黒又山, Mountain summit in Kazuno, Japan.
Kuromata Mountain rises 280.6 meters above sea level with a distinctive conical shape in Kazuno City's Daiyu district. A hiking trail begins at the torii gate of Hongu Shrine and passes through dense forest on the way to the summit.
The mountain was inhabited during the Jomon period, as shown by finds at multiple sites around its base. Researchers uncovered stone tools and pottery in the early 1990s that demonstrate long-term use of the area.
The Hongu Shrine at the summit holds religious meaning for local communities who visit to pay respects. The shrine represents a connection between the mountain and spiritual traditions that have roots in the region.
The trail is accessible but requires some physical preparation due to the elevation gain. Visitors should bring proper footwear and water, as the forest canopy offers limited shade along the route.
Multiple archaeological sites around the mountain date back to the Jomon period and document early human activity in the region. These discoveries show that this location held importance in human settlement patterns across millennia.
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