Mount Kinka (Gifu)
Famous mountain in central Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other locations of the same name, see Mount Kinka (disambiguation).
Mt. Kinka (金華山, Kinka-zan), also known as Kinkazan, is located in the heart of the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and rises to a height of 329 m (1,079 ft). Previously called Mt. Inaba (稲葉山, Inaba-yama), it has long served as the representative symbol of Gifu. It stands along the Nagara River, creating bountiful nature within the city. Though it is the most famous mountain in the city, Mount Dodo, to the north, is the tallest.
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Mount Kinka | |
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金華山 | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 328.9 m (1,079 ft) |
Coordinates | 35°26′N 136°46′E |
Geography | |
Location | Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan |
Parent range | none |
Topo map | Geographical Survey Institute, 25000:1 白山, 50000:1 白山 |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Sedimentary |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Mt. Kinka Ropeway |
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