Mount Sekizen

What it is

• A 369.8 meter peak on Iwagi Island also known as Iwagi Fuji.
• A natural site featuring terraced fields for citrus fruits on its slopes.
• A popular destination for hikers and paragliders in the Geiyo Islands.

What to see

• Approximately 3000 cherry trees planted along the mountain paths.
• A 360 degree observation deck located at the summit.
• Views of the Shikoku and Chugoku mountain ranges from the top.
• A paragliding launch site situated on the mountainside.
• A six kilometer hiking trail leading from the port to the peak.

When to go

• April for the annual cherry blossom festival.
• Spring when the thousands of cherry trees are in bloom.

Getting there

• A six kilometer hiking trail begins at Iwagi Port.
• Roads for cars connect the summit to Kokogi and Iwagi ports.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.