Lelu Hill WWII Sites
Lelu Hill
Remnants of WWII Japanese caves, tunnels and gun emplacements on a small hill on Lelu Island, with a hike overlooking Lelu Harbor
During WWII the Japanese occupied Kosrae and dug many caves and tunnels into Lelu Hill. Concrete bunkers and old gun emplacements can still be seen in the forest. A trail leads up in about an hour, and the summit overlooks Lelu Harbor and the atoll. The trailhead is near homes, so you need the landowner's permission, and it's best to hire a guide. The hill can be combined with the Lelu Ruins in the same half day.
Opening hours
Daytime; guide recommended
Nearby sights
- Leluh Ruins
- Blue Hole
- Kosrae State Museum
- Menke Ruins
- Mount Finkol
- Sleeping Lady
- Yela Ka Forest
- Leonora Wreck