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Mount Shosha

Coordinates: 34°53′34″N 134°39′22″E / 34.89278°N 134.65611°E / 34.89278; 134.65611
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Mount Shosha
書写山
View of Mount Shosha from southeastern Yumesaki River
Highest point
Elevation371 m (1,217 ft)[1]
ListingList of mountains in Japan
Coordinates34°53′34″N 134°39′22″E / 34.89278°N 134.65611°E / 34.89278; 134.65611
Geography
Mount Shosha is located in Japan
Mount Shosha
Mount Shosha

Mount Shosha (書写山, Shosha-yama) is a mountain located in Himeji, Hyōgo. It is part of the Seiban Kyūryō Prefectural Natural Park, and is designated as a wildlife sanctuary (special protection area) in Hyōgo Prefecture, as well as being selected as one of the 100 Hyogo Forests and 50 Furusato Hyogo Mountains.[2]

A temple of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage is located at the top

References

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  1. ^ "Mount Shosha, Japan". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
  2. ^ "姫路城天守周辺 厳密には「原生林」じゃなかった" (in Japanese). Kobe Shimbun. Retrieved February 23, 2022.