Mount Komi

Overview

Mount Komi stands 469.5 meters high in Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa. Its name comes from the place name "Komi," and it rises amid the richly natural landscape of the Yaeyama area. Set within Taketomi, a town made up of islands, it is a peak defined by its deep green slopes.

Highlights

• ●Deep green slopes rising to 469.5 meters
• ●A name that traces back to the place name "Komi"
• ●A richly natural setting in Taketomi Town, Yaeyama
• ●The travel appeal of reaching it by boat, as befits a town of islands

History

The name Mount Komi derives from the local place name "Komi." It lies in Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa, and reaches an elevation of 469.5 meters. A place name rooted in the Yaeyama islands has been carried on as the mountain's own name, making it a peak that reflects the history of the land.

Map

24.3583, 123.8900 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Cross by boat to the gateway of Taketomi Town and take in the island nature
2. 2Follow local guidance toward the Mount Komi area
3. 3Savor the 469.5-meter peak and the greenery of Yaeyama
4. 4On the way back, stop by island villages and the shore for a taste of Yaeyama time

Did you know?

💡 At 469.5 meters, the figure gives this peak—named after the place "Komi"—a solid presence amid the greenery of Yaeyama. The fact that the place name became the mountain's name is itself a reminder of its bond with the land.

Nearby spots