Mount Miyanoura

Overview

Mount Miyanoura rises to 1,936 metres in the central part of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is the highest peak of Yakushima and also the highest peak of the Kyushu region and of the Nansei (Ryukyu) Islands. The surrounding range is registered as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Yakushima."

Highlights

• ●At 1,936 metres, the highest peak of Yakushima
• ●Its standing as the highest peak of the Kyushu region and the Nansei (Ryukyu) Islands
• ●The natural environment of a range included in the World Heritage Site "Yakushima"
• ●Recognition among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains and related listings

History

Rising 1,936 metres in the centre of Yakushima, it is the highest peak of the island, of the Kyushu region, and of the Nansei (Ryukyu) Islands. The range is registered as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Yakushima." It is counted among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, the 100 Famous First Order Triangulation Station Mountains, and the 100 Famous Kyūshū Mountains.

Map

30.3333, 130.5167 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter the range from a trailhead on the Yakushima side
2. 2Advance along the trail while observing the natural environment of central Yakushima
3. 3Climb toward the 1,936-metre summit
4. 4Take in the view from the highest peak before descending

Did you know?

💡 The mountain's name derives from "Miyanoura."

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