The hill is located in the western part of
Okayama city within walking distance of
Kibitsu Station and
Bizen-Ichinomiya Station.
Kibitsu Shrine is situated at the northwestern foot of Mount Kibi no Nakayama (吉備の中山; elevation: 175 meters) on the border between the historical provinces of
Bizen and
Bitchū. It has been worshipped as a
sacred mountain since ancient times.
Kibitsuhiko Shrine is situated at the northeastern foot of Mount Kibi no Nakayama. Kurozumikyō Honbu can be accessed via a hiking trail that starts from Kibitsuhiko Shrine, or via a paved road from Kibitsu Shrine. The trail passes by several
iwakura rocks. ==See also==