Mount Tanjō (丹生山, Tanjō-san) is a 514 m (1,686 ft) mountain in the Tanjō Mountains, located in Sakamoto, Yamada, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan.

Mount Tanjō
丹生山
Mount Tanjō seen from the south
Highest point
Elevation514 m (1,686 ft)
Coordinates34°46′N 135°6′E / 34.767°N 135.100°E / 34.767; 135.100
Naming
Language of nameJapanese
Pronunciation[tandʑoːsaɴ]
Geography
Mount Tanjō is located in Japan
Mount Tanjō
Mount Tanjō
Sakamoto, Yamada, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan
Parent rangeTanjō Mountains

Outline and History

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Mount Tanjō is not the tallest mountain of Tanjō Mountains, but it is a symbol of the mountain range. In the middle of the mountain, there was a Buddhist temple Myōyō-ji which was said to be established by Donan-Gyoja, a prince of King Seong of Baekje. Today's Tanjō Shrine is believed to be part of the original temple. Mount Tanjō is also believed to have been old source of mercury, because the name Tanjō, originally means Nyu, mercury. Tanjō Shrine is a place to enshrine a goddess of mercury.

Access

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  • Tanjō Jinja Mae Bus Stop of Kobe City Bus
  • Tsukihara Bus Stop of Kobe City Bus

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