Mount Omoto

What it is

• The highest peak in Okinawa Prefecture standing at 526 meters above sea level.
• A National Scenic Spot designated in 1997 for its unique granite geology.
• A sacred site where the island guardian deity Umututerashii is enshrined.
• The primary source for the Miyara and Nagura rivers on Ishigaki Island.

What to see

• The summit area covered in native Ryukyu bamboo and tall grass.
• A hiking trail located on the southern side of the mountain.
• Local wildlife including the protected Crested Serpent Eagle.
• Panoramic views from the highest point in the prefecture.

When to go

• Allow approximately one hour to complete the climb to the summit.

Getting there

• Accessible by bus departing from the Ishigaki Bus Terminal.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.