Elevation 270 m | ||
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Location Ōyamazaki, Kyoto, Japan Similar MtPonpon, Mt Jippo, Mount Atago, Koshioyama, Mount Hiei | ||
Mount Tennōzan (天王山, Tennōzan), or simply Tennōzan, is a mountain in Ōyamazaki, Kyoto, Japan. The name originates from a shrine on the mountain dedicated to Gozutennō.
Contents
- Map of Tennozan Furushiro C58Cyamazaki C58Cyamazaki chC58D Otokuni gun KyC58Dto fu 618 0071 Japan
- History
- References
Map of Tennozan, Furushiro %C5%8Cyamazaki, %C5%8Cyamazaki-ch%C5%8D, Otokuni-gun, Ky%C5%8Dto-fu 618-0071, Japan
History
Throughout history, the mountain was a place of great strategic importance due to its location. Many wars were fought on its sides, including the Battle of Yamazaki between Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Akechi Mitsuhide. Due to its strategic location the Japanese phrase "Decisive is Tennōzan" (天下分け目の天王山) was born.
References
Mount Tennōzan Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA