Mount Hanakata

Mount Hanakata [设岭山; はなかた・さん] is a mountain located in central Uchi Prefecture, on the hilly border between the cities of Megami and Hadakayama. It is part of the Niryō Mountains, and has an elevation of around 1,300 metres. 
Mount Hanakata is known for its association with the folk religion of Sudaro. Munaro, a Sudaro mountain monk (urashan), first climbed Mount Hanakata in the early 700s. For centuries, people have climbed the slopes of the mountain in hopes of having their prayers answered and receiving blessings. Mount Hanakata's eastern slope is home to the Shanji Temple which was built there by Summui locals in the 10th century.
Category:Mountains