Mount Omoto
Mountain in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
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Mount Omoto (於茂登岳, Omoto-dake; Yaeyama: Umutu-daki) is a mountain located on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa, Japan. Together, with Kabira Bay, it is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty.[1][2]
| Mount Omoto | |
|---|---|
| 於茂登岳 | |
Seen from the southeast | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 525.5 m (1,724 ft) |
| Prominence | 525 m (1,722 ft) |
| Coordinates | 24°25′38″N 124°11′00″E |
| Geography | |
  Mount Omoto | |
| Parent range | Omoto Range |
Overview
At 525.5 metres (1,724 ft) above sea level, Mount Omoto is the tallest mountain in Okinawa Prefecture. It is located on the island of Ishigaki, near the center of the Omoto Mountain Range, which runs east to west along the northern coast of the island.
Geologically, it is formed by granite from the Neogene Period. The Miyara River flowing from the northeast side and the Nagura River flowing from the south side of the mountain are vital sources of drinking and agricultural water on the island.
