Mount Nuki

What it is

• The main peak of the Nuki Mountains standing seven hundred twelve meters high
• A significant part of the Kitakyushu Kokutei Koen quasi-national park
• The northernmost point of the Hiraodai karst plateau
• One of the largest karst plateau regions found in Japan

What to see

• Numerous white limestone rocks scattered across the mountain slopes
• Panoramic views of the Suo Sea from the mountain summit
• Unique geological formations characteristic of a large karst plateau

When to go

• Winter months when snow covers the mountain several times per year
• Clear days to ensure visibility of the Suo Sea from the top

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.