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Mt. Ao

青山

Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi · Elevation 288 m

Mt. Ao is a 288 m peak in the Takura area of Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, one of the three Katsuyama-Sanzan peaks (Mt. Ao, Mt. Katsu, Mt. Shiōji). The summit area preserves the ruins of a Sengoku-era hilltop fort built by Aoyama Danjō, and its conical silhouette has earned the nickname "Nagato Fuji." In 1527 the Aoyama forces clashed with the neighbouring Katsuyama defenders here. A roughly three-hour traverse loop from Katsuyama Goten ruins links all three peaks, maintained by the local "Katsuyama Sanzan o Mamoru Kai." The mountain is included on the Yamaguchi Prefecture School-Song Mountains list.

Mt. Ao at a glance

  • Weather: The most settled day in the next 7 days is Sun, November 8: clear, gusts up to 8 m/s. Thu, Nov 5, Fri, Nov 6: strong wind (gusts up to 17 m/s).

Mt. Ao weather (hourly, 14 days)

Sunrise today 06:37, sunset 17:23

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Huts, campsites and lodging near Mt. Ao

Lodging

  • ビジネスホテルはやし 1.8 km from the summit
  • ホテル新下関 2.0 km from the summit
  • HOTEL Az Yamaguchi Shimonoseki 3.1 km from the summit
  • Hotel AZ 3.1 km from the summit

Mt. Ao facts

Also known as
長門富士
Elevation
288 m
Location
Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi
34.018625, 130.964021
Website
www.city.shimonoseki.lg.jp

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