Record SL-713739 · Wikidata Q4521260
Mt. Yaedake
No list classifications
Elevation
453
m
1,486 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
26.6355° N,
127.9283° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Yae (八重岳, Yae-dake; Kunigami: Yē-dakī, Okinawan: Yē-daki), also known as Mount Yaedake or Yae-take, is a mountain in Motobu, Okinawa on Okinawa Island. It is the tallest mountain on the Motobu Peninsula, standing at 453.4 m (1,487 ft 6+1⁄2 in). Nakijin Castle and Nago Castle were built nearby in the 14th century. The mountain itself was used as a major Japanese defensive position during the Battle of Okinawa. Today it is famous for its annual Cherry Blossom Festival (桜祭り, Sakura Matsuri) held in March.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Awadake | 432 m | S 178° | 0.7 km |
| Mt. Katsuudake | 452 m | SE 127° | 0.8 km |
| Mt. Furushidake | 391 m | SE 137° | 1.0 km |