Ufudaki
大岳24°21′ N 123°59′ EViewpointGood with kids
Ufudaki is Kohama's 99 m summit just above the village, and Taketomi Town says the top shows eight islands of Yaeyama, with only Yonaguni out of view. It also holds a beacon-fire site from the Ryukyu era.
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Kohama sits near the middle of Yaeyama, and Taketomi Town counts eight islands in view from the top of Ufudaki. The hill also carried one of the Sakishima beacon-fire stations, and the stations formed a chain that signalled ship sightings across the islands.
The climb is short, and the bigger effort is the ride up through the village. In a winter north-easterly the summit takes the full wind, so bring a layer.
Worth knowing
- Go early on a clear morning for the sharpest view of Iriomote's mountains.
FAQ
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How high is Ufudaki on Kohama?
About 99 m. Taketomi Town gives Ufudaki's height as 99 m above sea level, and OpenStreetMap records 99.3 m.
What can you see from Ufudaki?
Eight of the Yaeyama Islands, every one except Yonaguni, according to Taketomi Town.
How long do you need at Ufudaki?
Plan about 30 minutes at Ufudaki.
Can you get to Ufudaki by bike?
The hill rises just north of Kohama village; ride up through the village and leave the bike at the foot of the path.
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