Mount Hōkyō, Mountain summit in Tsukuba and Tsuchiura, Japan
Mount Hōkyō rises 461 meters above sea level, offering views across the Ibaraki Prefecture from its position between Tsukuba and Tsuchiura cities.
The mountain has served as a geographical boundary marker between Tsukuba and Tsuchiura regions throughout different periods of Japanese territorial divisions.
Local residents maintain traditional practices of mountain worship at Mount Hōkyō, combining elements of Buddhist and Shinto religious customs.
Several marked hiking trails lead to the summit, with dedicated parking areas at the base and clear signage guiding visitors along the routes.
The mountain contains multiple observation points that reveal different perspectives of both urban developments and natural landscapes in all four directions.
Location: Tsukuba
Location: Tsuchiura
Elevation above the sea: 461 m
GPS coordinates: 36.16747,140.12999
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:13
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