Features of mountains in isolated island
I love remote islands in Japan and have visited many remote islands, not limited to mountaineering. Mountains on remote islands are not easily accessible, but this is why unspoiled nature remains. Also, because they are isolated, vegetation is often unique, and there are many endemic species. Also, since there is no obstruction in the surroundings, you can see the view opened out.
Mountains of isolated island; Miyanoura-dake
Miyanoura-dake; fascination
Miyanouradake on Yakushima is famous for “Yakusugi” that is over 1000 years old trees and animation “MONONOKEHIME” inspired by the mossy forest. Other than that, the bog with many unique plants is attractive.
Miyanoura-dake;; information
Miyanouradake is the highest mountain in Kyushu area and there are so many rainy days that it is said that it rains 40 days a month. You are very lucky if it’s sunny. You can enjoy the change of scenery by climbing across the island.
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MIYANOURADAKE
| prefecture | Kagoshima |
| height above sea level | 6352ft |
| difficult | ★★ |
| physical | ★★ |
| schedule | 2 nights 3 days |
Mountains of isolated island; Rishiri-san
Rishiri-san; fascination
Mt. Rishiri called Rishiri Fuji because its shape is beautiful. The peak view is open out, therefore on a clear day you can see the distant island of Sakhalin. It is a mountain that made me like climbing.
Rishiri-san; information
The altitude of the mountain is not high, but the height difference is large because you have to climb from 0 feet above sea level. Although there is an emergency shelter, there is no place to stay, so physical strength is required.
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RISHIRIDAKE
| prefecture | Hokkaido |
| height above sea level | 5640ft |
| difficult | ★★ |
| physical | ★★★ |
| schedule | Eve overnight |
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