Mount Omoto, Sacred mountain in Ishigaki, Japan.
Mount Omoto rises 525 meters above Ishigaki Island, standing as the highest granite peak in Okinawa Prefecture of Japan.
The mountain received national recognition as a Place of Scenic Beauty designation alongside Kabira Bay, marking its natural significance in Japanese heritage.
Local communities maintain spiritual connections to Mount Omoto through traditional practices and seasonal ceremonies that honor the mountain's sacred status.
The summit trail requires approximately two hours round trip, with signs directing hikers to notable features including a waterfall at the first third.
From the peak, visitors can observe both the island's coral reefs and the convergence of Miyara and Nagura Rivers that supply water to Ishigaki.
Location: Ishigaki
Elevation above the sea: 525 m
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 24.42724,124.18342
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:21
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