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Mt Inokawadake

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Mt Inokawadake

井之川岳

Kagoshima · Kyushu

Tokunoshima's highest peak (645 m), a sacred forested summit at the heart of the island's UNESCO Natural World Heritage zone, seen here rising beyond the coast.

Why it's hidden

A sacred laurel-forest mountain core to the island's World Heritage listing.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.1· 367 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free-access forested summit / hiking trail on Tokunoshima (UNESCO Natural World Heritage zone); no admission. General knowledge of open mountain trails.
Nearest station
Tokunoshima (Kametoku) port + car
Website
city-kirishima.jp

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Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

naturehikingforestisland

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