Japan Midokoro / Iwate Prefecture / Hiraizumi / Kinkeizan
Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site
Kinkeizan
- Nearest stationHiraizumi Station 1.0 km
- DesignationPart of a World Heritage Site, Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site
Mount Kinkei (金鶏山, Kinkei-san or Kinkei-zan) is a conical hill in the town of Hiraizumi in southwestern Iwate Prefecture, Japan. The mountain is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Monuments and Sites of Hiraizumi.
From the Wikipedia article “Kinkeizan” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kinkeizan. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Hiraizumi Station, 1.0 km (straight line) |
| Type | Part of a World Heritage Site, Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 14 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kinkeizan?
- Hiraizumi Station. It is 1.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kinkeizan a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center: ちゃぐちゃぐ猫っこ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kanjizaiō-in: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Takadachi Gikeidō: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Muryōkō-in Ato: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Mōtsū-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Mōtsū-ji Temple Pure Land Garden: 雑用部 (CC BY-SA 4.0)