Mount Ikoma
Encyclopedia
is a mountain on the border of Nara Prefecture
and Osaka Prefecture
in Japan
. This mountain is the highest peak in the Ikoma Mountains and the height is 642 meters.
to the Kansai region and an amusement park called Skyland Ikoma.
, literally 'Shrine for Mount Ikoma,' has been extant since the 5th century. The mountain and the Hozan-ji
Temple near the summit were traditionally celebrated as national scenery and included in well-known woodblock series such as the "Sixty-eight National Views."
The city itself was transformed by the Kintetsu train tunnel. Pilgrims and visitors to the temple grew, as well as tourist-related inns and eating establishments. After the Pacific War, the area below the temple developed into an active red-light
and entertainment district. The local geisha prospered.
Ikoma today retains a bit of the old atmosphere with its winding and narrow streets. Ikoma also nurtured lively traditional Japanese arts such as dance and varieties of Japanese music. The walk down from the mountain temple to the town is a noted area for cherry blossoms, as is the mountain itself with its Ikoma Skyline Drive developed by the Kintetsu Corporation
.
Nara Prefecture
is a prefecture in the Kansai region on Honshū Island, Japan. The capital is the city of Nara.-History:The present-day Nara Prefecture was created in 1887, making it independent of Osaka Prefecture....
and Osaka Prefecture
Osaka Prefecture
is a prefecture located in the Kansai region on Honshū, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Osaka. It is the center of Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto area.- History :...
in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. This mountain is the highest peak in the Ikoma Mountains and the height is 642 meters.
Outline
Mount Ikoma is a part of Kongo-Ikoma Quasi-National Park. The mountain is one of the most famous picnic spots in the Kansai region. On the top of the mountain, there are many TV towers for broadcastingBroadcasting
Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and video content to a dispersed audience via any audio visual medium. Receiving parties may include the general public or a relatively large subset of thereof...
to the Kansai region and an amusement park called Skyland Ikoma.
History
Mount Ikoma was an important object of worship for ancient Japanese people. On the east foot of the mountain, Ikoma JinjaIkoma Jinja
Ikoma Jinja Shrine is a shinto shrine in Ikoma, Nara, JAPAN. The formal name of the shrine is 'Ikomaniimasu-Ikomatsuhiko Jinja'. This shrine is also known as 'Ikoma-Taisha', meaning a 'great shrine of Ikoma'.-History:...
, literally 'Shrine for Mount Ikoma,' has been extant since the 5th century. The mountain and the Hozan-ji
Hozan-ji
thumb|250pxHozan-ji is a Buddhist temple in Monzenmachi, Ikoma, Nara, Japan. It is also called 'Ikoma-Shoten' thumb|250pxHozan-ji (宝山寺 Hozanji) is a Buddhist temple in Monzenmachi, Ikoma, Nara, Japan. It is also called 'Ikoma-Shoten' thumb|250pxHozan-ji (宝山寺 Hozanji) is a Buddhist temple in...
Temple near the summit were traditionally celebrated as national scenery and included in well-known woodblock series such as the "Sixty-eight National Views."
The city itself was transformed by the Kintetsu train tunnel. Pilgrims and visitors to the temple grew, as well as tourist-related inns and eating establishments. After the Pacific War, the area below the temple developed into an active red-light
Red-light district
A red-light district is a part of an urban area where there is a concentration of prostitution and sex-oriented businesses, such as sex shops, strip clubs, adult theaters, etc...
and entertainment district. The local geisha prospered.
Ikoma today retains a bit of the old atmosphere with its winding and narrow streets. Ikoma also nurtured lively traditional Japanese arts such as dance and varieties of Japanese music. The walk down from the mountain temple to the town is a noted area for cherry blossoms, as is the mountain itself with its Ikoma Skyline Drive developed by the Kintetsu Corporation
Kintetsu
, named Kinki Nippon Railway Co., Ltd. in English until June 27, 2003, is a Japanese rail transit corporation commonly known as . It is the largest non-JR railway in Japan. Its complex network of lines connects Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Nagoya, Tsu and Ise...
.