Dream - Hearing the word mountain, what might come to mind is a peak with thousands of meters above sea level. Many people are willing to walk uphill for hours to enjoy the beautiful scenery. But have you ever climbed a mountain without feeling tired at all? It only takes a few minutes to reach the summit. That mountain is Mount Benten, which is crowned as the shortest mountain in Japan.

Being in the middle of fertile rice fields along Prefecture Road 10 Tokushima, Mount Benten is one of the shortest mountains in the world. On average, it only takes one minute for people to reach its peak. Some visitors climb this 6.1-meter-high mountain for a unique experience. Meanwhile, others come to enjoy the beauty of nature such as wax trees, camellia flowers, and various other flowers that grow on rocks.

There has never been any report of accidents or missing people here, making it one of the safest mountains to climb in Japan. If Mount Fuji, the highest in Japan, has a height of 3,776 meters and offers a much greater challenge for climbers. For tourists seeking a unique and relaxed climbing experience, Mount Benten offers an easy and safe way to enjoy the beauty of Japanese nature.