Overview
Mount Benten is a hill standing 6.1 metres high in Katanokami-chō, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture. Among naturally formed mountains recorded on the topographic maps issued by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, it is said to be the lowest in the country. It is counted among the Tokushima Citizens' Heritage.
Highlights
- ●An elevation of just 6.1 metres
- ●Reputed to be Japan's lowest naturally formed mountain
- ●A mountain recorded on the national topographic maps
- ●Its listing as one of the Tokushima Citizens' Heritage
History
Mount Benten is a small hill of 6.1 metres in Katanokami-chō, Tokushima City, recorded as a naturally formed mountain on the topographic maps issued by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. Owing to its low height it is regarded as the lowest naturally formed mountain in Japan, and it is counted among the Tokushima Citizens' Heritage.
Access
The hill lies in Katanokami-chō, Tokushima City, and can be reached from the city centre using local transport.
Best season
Being a small hill, it can be visited easily throughout the year, with milder-weather seasons suiting a stroll.
Map
34.0239, 134.5419 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Arrive at the foot of Mount Benten in Katanokami-chō
- 2View the 6.1-metre form of the hill up close
- 3Learn how it came to be called Japan's lowest natural mountain
- 4Confirm its standing as a Tokushima Citizens' Heritage site
Did you know?
💡 Mount Benten is said to be the lowest naturally formed mountain recorded on Japan's national topographic maps.
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