Tansanko

The Tansanko area is a subrange of the larger Ikumo Mountains, travelling in a north-east direction alongside the cities of Jindo and Shido. It has a long history of coal mining, and is partially responsible for the growth and prosperity of its neighbouring settlements.

In etymology, Tansanko means "coal mountains", owing to the abundance of coal found in the range. However, the mountains are also known locally as 阳儚各列 (heikumo-banabe; "little brothers of the Heikumo").