Mount Gokurakuji
| Mount Gokurakuji | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 661 metres |
| Coordinates | 34°23′13″N 132°19′4″E / 34.38694°N 132.31778°E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | 極楽寺山 (Japanese) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan |
Mount Gokurakuji, at 661 metres (2,169 ft) elevation, stands near the city of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, and belongs to the Shingon Buddhist sect. The area includes a natural fir forest where wild bird songs can be heard. The forest has been designated and preserved as a citizen's forest.[1]
References
- ^ "Hiroshima Cultural Encyclopedia". Hiroshima Prefecture. 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-05.