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Nishi-Uhudaki Observatory (Iriufudaki)

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Nishi-Uhudaki Observatory (Iriufudaki)

西大岳展望台

Okinawa

Kohama Island's second-highest peak, just west of Ufudaki, reached by an easier roughly 100-step climb. A monument commemorating the NHK drama "Churasan" stands at the summit alongside benches, with views toward Kayama Island, Iriomote, and Yubu across the Yonara Channel.

Why it's hidden

The actual Churasan filming-tribute site, yet it sits in the shadow of the taller, better-signposted Ufudaki next door — most day-trippers climb one and skip this one.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Opening hours
Mon–Tue Closed Wed–Sun 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

Admission
Free outdoor hilltop observatory on Kohama Island, open-access viewpoint. No admission fee.
Nearest station
Kohama Port · ~8 min by car or ~25 min on foot, then ~100 steps up

Today

10:00–16:00Sun closedTue closedFree

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Tue Closed Wed–Sun 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

How to get there

small parking lot at base, short staircase climb, known sunset viewpoint

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