Mount Hiko, Sacred mountain in Kyushu, Japan.
Mount Hiko rises to 1,199 meters between Fukuoka and Oita Prefectures, featuring dense forests and ancient cedar trees along its slopes.
The mountain received official recognition as a National Historic Site in 2017, following centuries of religious significance since its establishment in 740.
The Hikosan Shrine complex includes the Hohei-den, constructed in 1616, serving as a central location for Buddhist and Shinto religious ceremonies.
The main hiking trail extends 17 kilometers from Hikosan Bessho to the summit, with stone staircases leading to multiple religious structures.
Mount Hiko ranks as the 99th most prominent peak among 10,903 Japanese mountains and houses a 1,200-year-old cedar tree called Onisugi.
Location: Soeda
Location: Nakatsu
Elevation above the sea: 1,199 m
Part of: San Hikoyama
GPS coordinates: 33.47625,130.92596
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06
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