Seen from a distance, Mount Gusuku stands out (Photo: Peter Sidell)

Mount Gusuku, Ie-Jima

A beautiful panorama from an easily climbed peak

Peter Sidell   - 1 min read

Half an hour by ferry from Motobu on the western coast of Okinawa Honto, the small island of Ie-Jima is almost completely flat, its one and only prominence the 172-meter Mount Gusuku. There are steps all the way to the top so, though they're occasionally a bit steep, it's not a difficult ascent. Then from the summit you can enjoy a complete panorama of the island, as well as good views across the sea back to the Okinawan mainland.

Peter Sidell

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I came to Japan from Manchester, England in 2003, and have travelled a lot since then, around Japan and in Asia. When I'm not working, I write satire and perform stand-up comedy in and around Tokyo. Check YouTube for a taste.