Mount Hodo (Nagatoro Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture)
Mount Hodosan (Nagatoro Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Hodosan (approximately 497m above sea level) is a satoyama (village mountain) located in Nagatoro Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture. It has long been an object of worship and scenic beauty. At the foot of the mountain is Hodosan Shrine (Okumiya), where worshippers pray for protection from fire and the safety of their families.