Mount Hiba

Overview

Mount Hiba is a 331-metre peak in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture. It is famed in Japanese myth as the place where the goddess Izanami is said to have been buried, and an air of ancient legend lingers over its quiet slopes. Modest in height yet rich in story, it leaves visitors with a distinctive sense of the sacred.

Highlights

• ●A legendary burial site associated with the goddess Izanami
• ●An approachable summit at 331 metres
• ●A quiet atmosphere evoking the ancient faith of Izumo
• ●The mountain's form seen from the Yasugi countryside

History

Mount Hiba has long been passed down as the mountain linked to the burial of Izanami, the goddess of creation in Japanese myth. Its place in the nation's founding legends speaks to how deeply this region has been tied to the stories of the gods. Recorded at 331 metres, the mountain carries a history shaped by faith and reverence.

Map

35.3139, 133.2370 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Drive from central Yasugi to the foot of Mount Hiba
2. 2Pay respects while learning the tomb legend behind it
3. 3Enjoy nature and stillness on the 331-metre slopes
4. 4Extend the trip to historic sites around the Yasugi area

Did you know?

💡 Several mountains bearing the name Hiba are recorded across the Chugoku region, but this one in Yasugi is known as the site linked to the tomb of Izanami. Visiting a place where mythic text and local tradition overlap becomes a journey into the ancient world of Izumo and Hoki.

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