Mount Onigajo
鬼ヶ城山
A 1,151-meter peak in the Shikoku Mountains offering panoramic views of the Uwa Sea and rare seasonal flora.
What it is
- A 1,151-meter mountain located in the western Shikoku Mountains east of Uwajima.
- One of the 100 Famous Mountains of Shikoku.
- A geological site featuring Late Cretaceous sandstone, mudstone, and granodiorite.
- A natural habitat for rhododendron communities and ancient beech forests.
What to see
- Panoramic views of the Uwa Sea and Kyushu from the summit.
- Rhododendron communities growing naturally near the mountain top.
- Extensive beech forests surrounding the higher elevations.
- Soft rime ice covering the trees during the cold winter months.
When to go
- Winter season to witness the formation of soft rime ice on trees.
Getting there
- A 40-minute hike to the summit starting from Shika-no-koru.
- Access is available via a forest road that extends near the mountain top.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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