| Mount Inamura | |
|---|---|
| 稲叢山 | |
 On the summit of Mount Inamura | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,506 m (4,941 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,506 m (4,941 ft) |
| Coordinates | 33°44′18″N 133°22′20″E / 33.73833°N 133.37222°E / 33.73833; 133.37222 |
| Geography | |
| Location | Kōchi Prefecture, Japan |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking |
Mount Inamura (稲叢山, Inamura-yama) is the highest mountain in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan, at 1,506 m (4,941 ft). Situated in the town of Tosa, Mount Inamura is famous for its Akebono-tsutsuji (Rhododendron pentaphyllum) flowers, which bloom during the middle of spring season (April–May).
History
Mount Inamura is home to a historically-famous Shinto shrine dedicated to the fertility goddess Ama-no-Uzume. Hikers, upon reaching the summit are permitted to pay homage to the Ama-no-uzume by touching the divine phallus, made of Japanese cypress.
See also
References
- Shikoku basecamp Archived 2007-05-20 at the Wayback Machine
Views of the mountain
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Hiking path to Mt. Inamura
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Panoramic view from the summit
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Akebono tsutsuji flowers
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Akebono tsutsuji tree
