Overview
A flat lava plateau jutting into the sea, crowned by a temple and painted for centuries as a battlefield.
About this place
Yashima is a plateau-shaped mountain with an elevation of 292 m, located in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture. Although as a mountain it is a satoyama under 300 m in elevation, as described below it is well known as a place for sightseeing, history and hiking. The name "Yashima" comes from its roof-like shape, and it is a symbol of Takamatsu. It has also been a landmark guiding sea routes in the Seto Inland Sea since ancient times and was a strategic point in the Seto Inland Sea.
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Highlights / collection：Flat summit of a lava plateau, Treasures of Yashimaji Genre：Outdoor art and land art, Antique art and Buddhist art
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