Mount Mocchomu
モッチョム岳
A 940-metre granite peak that rises sharply from southern Yakushima. The summit overlooks the ocean and Onoaida, and it is a demanding one-day climb.
Mount Mocchomu (Hon-Dake) stands 940 metres high. It rises almost vertically from the coast at Onoaida, and its huge granite walls are the defining feature of southern Yakushima's mountain scenery. The trailhead is beside the car park for Senpiro Falls. The route passes Yakusugi cedars such as Mandai-sugi, and the final steep rock face is climbed with the help of ropes. From the rocky summit platform, you can overlook the Onoaida settlement, the Pacific Ocean and the giant rocks of Senpiro Falls. The round trip takes about 6 to 7 hours. The gradient is steep and it is physically demanding, so it is best for those with climbing experience or accompanied by a guide. Bring rain gear, a headlamp and plenty of water.
Opening hours
Depart after sunrise; descend before dark
Nearby sights
- Senpiro Falls
- Onoaida Onsen
- Toroki Falls
- Yakusugi Land
- Kigen-sugi
- Hananoego Wetland
- Hirauchi Kaichu Onsen
- Yakusugi Museum