Mount Funaoka (Funaoka Yama) is a hill located in Kita Ward, Kyoto, with an elevation of about 120 meters. It was named after its shape, which resembles a boat. This mountain has a long history and is said to have been the east-west reference point during the construction of Heian-kyo (ancient Kyoto). During the Heian … Continue reading Funaoka Yama and Kenkun Jinja Shrine