Mount Kirikabu, Mountain summit in Kusu, Japan.
Mount Kirikabu rises to 685.5 meters above sea level, featuring a flat summit area that provides clear views of the surrounding Kusu district.
Local narratives tell of a giant who created the mountain by cutting down an enormous camphor tree, leaving a distinctive flat surface at its peak.
The mountain houses an Observatory Rest Building designed by industrial designer Eiji Mitooka, incorporating glass walls to showcase regional landscapes and passing trains.
The summit remains accessible throughout the year and can be reached by car, located just 15 minutes from the Oita Expressway Kusu Interchange.
A 4.5-meter-high swing installation at the summit lets visitors experience the sensation of moving above the landscape while taking in mountain views.
Location: Kusu
Elevation above the sea: 685.5 m
GPS coordinates: 33.26159,131.13949
Latest update: March 21, 2025 14:37
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