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Mt. Kinkei
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Mt. Kinkei
金鶏山
Est. 60Morioka, Tohoku
JTA ApprovedUNESCO World Heritage Site
Overview
A conical, sacred hill serving as the spatial and spiritual axis of Hiraizumi.
A sacred, conical mountain serving as the spiritual and spatial axis for the town of Hiraizumi. According to legend, a pair of golden roosters was buried at its summit to protect the city. A short, steep hike leads to a quiet summit with sutra burial mounds.
Local tips
The trail to the top is short but unpaved and occasionally steep, so standard sneakers are highly recommended.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 金鶏山
- Nearest station
- Hiraizumi Station (15 min walk)
- Reservations
- not required
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