Mount Tennōzan
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| Mount Tennōzan | |
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| Elevation | 270 m (890 ft) |
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| Location | Ōyamazaki, Kyoto, Japan |
Mount Tennōzan (天王山, Tennōzan), or simply Tennōzan, is a mountain in Ōyamazaki, Kyoto, Japan. The name originates from a shrine on the mountain dedicated to Gozutennō.
History[]
Throughout history, the mountain was a place of great strategic importance due to its location. Many wars were fought on its sides, including the Battle of Yamazaki between Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Akechi Mitsuhide.[1] Due to its strategic location the Japanese phrase "Decisive is Tennōzan" (天下分け目の天王山) was born.
References[]
- ^ Turnbull, Stephen (2010). Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Leadership, Strategy, Conflict. Osprey Publishing. p. 29. ISBN 9781846039607.
Coordinates: 34°32′24″N 135°24′00″E / 34.5400°N 135.4000°E
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