Mount Katsuu
嘉津宇岳
The highest peak in Nago City featuring rare limestone karst terrain and panoramic views of Okinawa's distant islands.
What it is
- A 452-meter mountain located on the Motobu Peninsula in Nago City.
- The highest peak in Nago City and a designated natural monument of Okinawa Prefecture.
- A geological site consisting of Paleozoic Permian limestone and Mesozoic strata.
- A former landmark once considered the highest peak in Okinawa until 1916.
What to see
- A summit featuring unique conical karst terrain and limestone formations.
- Panoramic views of the Kerama Islands and Kumejima from the mountain top.
- Distant views of the Shuri Castle ruins visible from the summit.
- Rare plant species including Asarum fudsinoi growing along the mountain slopes.
- Slopes dedicated to the cultivation of local Shikwasa citrus fruits.
- A trailhead and parking lot situated at an elevation of 270 meters.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Katsuu Open in Google Maps
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