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Mount Ikoma, Mountain summit at Osaka-Nara border, Japan

Mount Ikoma rises 642 meters above sea level, forming a natural boundary between Osaka Prefecture and Nara Prefecture in the Kansai region.

The mountain holds the Ikoma Jinja shrine, established in the 5th century, marking its long-standing religious significance in Japanese history.

The mountain features numerous Buddhist temples, including Hozan-ji Temple from 1678, which attracts vendors and religious practitioners throughout the year.

Visitors can access the summit via the Kintetsu Ikoma cable car, with connections from Shin-Ishikiri, Ishikiri, and Ikoma railway stations.

Television broadcasting towers at the peak share space with Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park, combining telecommunications infrastructure with entertainment facilities.

Location: Higashiosaka

Location: Ikoma

Elevation above the sea: 642 m

Part of: Nara 100 Mountains, Osaka 50 Mountains, Ōsaka Midori no Hyakusen, 100 Famous Kansai Mountains

GPS coordinates: 34.67847,135.67900

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:47

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