Mount Ōkue
大崩山
A granite peak in Miyazaki featuring unique geological formations and primary forests home to rare Japanese serows.
What it is
- A prominent peak in the Kyushu Mountain Range within a designated quasi-national park.
- The name derives from the weathered granite exposed on the eastern slopes.
- The terrain formed from volcanic activity approximately fourteen million years ago.
- A popular destination for hikers and climbers attracting twenty thousand visitors annually.
What to see
- A large granite ring dike that surrounds the mountain area.
- The summit area composed of hornfels and a distinct granite dome.
- Primary forests that provide a habitat for the Japanese serow.
- A first-class triangulation point located at the mountain summit.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Ōkue Open in Google Maps
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