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Ufudaki Observatory
大岳展望台Okinawa
The highest point on Kohama Island (99m elevation), with an observation deck reached via roughly 300 stairs. On a clear day it offers a 360-degree panorama taking in Ishigaki, Taketomi, Kuroshima, Aragusuku, Iriomote, Hatoma, and Kayama islands, and occasionally Hateruma.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Free. A 99 m hill on Kohama Island reached by about 300 steps (roughly 10 minutes up); 360° views over the Yaeyama islands. No admission.
- Nearest station
- Kohama Port · ~2 min by car/~7 min by bicycle to trailhead parking, then ~300-step staircase (5-10 min climb)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–17:00FreeStored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
rental (preferably electric) bicycle or car from port, then climb well-maintained stairs
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