Mt. Akahage

Overview

Mt. Akahage is a 325-meter peak in Chibu Village, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture, and the highest point on Chiburijima Island. There is an observation deck at its summit, offering a 360-degree panorama that takes in the Dozen Islands ringing the rare Dozen Caldera, a caldera bay considered unusual even on a global scale. Selected for both the 100 Island Mountains and the 100 Island Treasures, it is one of the finest scenic viewpoints in the Oki Islands.

Highlights

• ●An observation deck atop the 325-meter summit, the highest point on Chiburijima
• ●A 360-degree panorama of islands ringing the rare Dozen Caldera
• ●A top Oki viewpoint chosen for the 100 Island Mountains and 100 Island Treasures
• ●Sweeping views of the Dozen Islands and the Sea of Japan under clear air

History

Mt. Akahage is a symbolic peak of Chiburijima in the Dozen group of the Oki Islands, and the surrounding Dozen Caldera is a landform shaped by ancient volcanic activity. The sight of islands ringing a caldera that has sunk into the sea is rare even worldwide, and it conveys the geological story that the Oki region has nurtured over time. For the origin of the mountain's name and details of the trails, it is best to check the official tourism information for Chibu Village and the Oki area.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Cross to Chiburijima in the Oki Islands by ferry or high-speed boat from a mainland port
2. 2Use local island transport to reach the foot of Mt. Akahage
3. 3Climb to the summit observation deck and take in the 360-degree panorama
4. 4Photograph the Dozen Caldera view and enjoy the peaceful island scenery

Did you know?

💡 From the summit observation deck you can survey a rare landform in which islands encircle the Dozen Caldera that has sunk beneath the sea. You may also come across the peaceful island scene of grazing cattle at pasture.

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