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Level 3Climbing Trails to Experience the Natural Environment of the Mountains

3-3Mt. Motchomu round trip (day trip)

The route extends to the peak of Mt. Motchomu. (Mt. Mototomi) Some locations require the use of installed ropes, and it therefore requires sufficient preparation (e.g. trekking equipment) and fitness. Notable sights on the course include the Bandai-sugi Cedar and views from mountain peaks.

Trekking information
Total distance 5.0 km (for reference)
Level of physical strength 3
Level of difficulty D
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Approval by the Director-General of the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan based on the Survey Act (use) R3JHs 762

Detailed route

  • Trail Entrance (Senpirodaki Falls Viewing Point)
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    		 The entrance to the trail to Mt. Motchomu at the Senpirodaki Falls Viewing Point. The sign at the trail entrance is shown at center in the photo, with text noting the World Natural Heritage Area at top-left of the board, with a map and description for the Mt. Motchomu trail below it. Text noting the Yakushima National Park, and the entrance to the Mt. Motchomu trail, is at right. The unpaved trail is shown on the right.
  • Bandai-sugi Cedar A view looking up at the giant Bandai-sugi Cedar.
  • Motchomutaro-sugi Cedar The imposing Motchomutaro-sugi Cedar.
  • Kamiyama Tenboudai Viewing Point The view from the Kamiyama Tenboudai Viewing Point. The village at the foot of Mt. Motchomu and the ocean as seen from the viewing point.
  • Mt. Motchomu (Mt. Mototomi) A view from the peak of Mt. Motchomu showing the villages along the shore, and the mountains rising sharply in the hinterland in the south of Yakushima Island.
  • Kamiyama Tenboudai Viewing Point The view from the Kamiyama Tenboudai Viewing Point. The village at the foot of Mt. Motchomu and the ocean as seen from the viewing point.
  • Motchomutaro-sugi Cedar The imposing Motchomutaro-sugi Cedar.
  • Bandai-sugi Cedar A view looking up at the giant Bandai-sugi Cedar.
  • Trail Entrance (Senpirodaki Falls Viewing Point)
    Parking
    Toilet

    Please do not leave vehicles idling in the parking lot.

    		 The entrance to the trail to Mt. Motchomu at the Senpirodaki Falls Viewing Point. The sign at the trail entrance is shown at center in the photo, with text noting the World Natural Heritage Area at top-left of the board, with a map and description for the Mt. Motchomu trail below it. Text noting the Yakushima National Park, and the entrance to the Mt. Motchomu trail, is at right. The unpaved trail is shown on the right.
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