{"id":8596,"date":"2026-01-09T15:18:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T06:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/?p=8596"},"modified":"2026-01-10T11:28:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T02:28:13","slug":"%e7%9f%b3%e5%9e%a3%e5%b3%b6-%e9%87%8e%e5%ba%95%e5%b2%b3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8596","title":{"rendered":"How to get to and play at Nosodake, a sightseeing spot in Ishigaki Island! Ishigaki Island resident staff will give you a thorough explanation!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hello everyone!<br \/>\nHave you ever heard of Mt. Nosoko? It\u2019s one of the mountains on Ishigaki Island and is the second-highest mountain on the island.<br \/>\nAlthough it isn't a particularly tall mountain, it has become a famous tourist spot because of the 360-degree panoramic view from the summit and a certain legend associated with it. I wonder what that legend is.<br \/>\nIn this article, we\u2019ll introduce Mount Nosoko, including the legend associated with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/#header2\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for a list of activities on Ishigaki Island, including Kabira Bay, Phantom Island and Blue Cave.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/hp_reservation_privilege\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Be sure to check out the special offers for HP reservations! Click here to see the special reservation offers!<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/1382\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here to book your Mt. Nosoko trekking trip.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/1tp3-te3-3\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for a list of sightseeing spots on Ishigaki Island<\/span><\/a><\/div>\u200e<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af60af69f863\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af60af69f863\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8596\/#%E9%87%8E%E5%BA%95%E5%B2%B3%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AF\" title=\"What Is Mt. Nosoko?\">What Is Mt. Nosoko?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8596\/#%E9%87%8E%E5%BA%95%E5%B2%B3%E3%81%AE%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%8D%E6%96%B9\" title=\"How to Get to Mt. Nosoko\">How to Get to Mt. Nosoko<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8596\/#%E9%87%8E%E5%BA%95%E5%B2%B3%E3%81%AE%E8%A9%B3%E7%B4%B0%E6%83%85%E5%A0%B1\" title=\"Detailed Information on Mt. Nosoko\">Detailed Information on Mt. Nosoko<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8596\/#%E9%87%8E%E5%BA%95%E5%B2%B3%E3%81%AE%E9%81%8A%E3%81%B3%E6%96%B9\" title=\"How to Enjoy Mt. Nosoko\">How to Enjoy Mt. Nosoko<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8596\/#%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\" title=\"summary\">summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%87%8E%E5%BA%95%E5%B2%B3%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AF\"><\/span>What Is Mt. Nosoko?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14148 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI002164-320x240.jpg\" alt=\"mountain at the bottom of the Siberian mountain range\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI002164-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI002164-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI002164-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI002164-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI002164-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI002164-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">As mentioned at the beginning, Mt. Nosoko is the second-highest mountain on Ishigaki Island, with an elevation of 282 meters. It is located about 30 minutes by car from the airport and about 40 minutes from the Ishigaki Port Remote Islands Terminal.<br \/>\nSince there\u2019s nothing blocking the view from the summit, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view. Plus, because it\u2019s located right by the ocean, you can see the emerald-green sea and the lush, beautiful islands of the Yaeyama Archipelago! This incredibly beautiful scenery is sure to make for some Instagram-worthy photos. The large rock towering at the summit is a symbol of Mount Nosoko and is also the origin of the \u201cMape\u201d legend, which led to the mountain\u2019s alternative name, \u201cNosoko Mape.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%87%8E%E5%BA%95%E5%B2%B3%E3%81%AE%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%8D%E6%96%B9\"><\/span>How to Get to Mt. Nosoko<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14149 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI002159-320x240.jpg\" alt=\"mountain at the bottom of the Siberian mountain range\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI002159-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI002159-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI002159-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI002159-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI002159-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI002159-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mt. Nosoko is located about a 45-minute drive from the city center and about a 30-minute drive from Ishigaki Airport.<br \/>\nWhen visiting Mt. Nosoko, most people head to the trailhead. To get to the trailhead, it\u2019s best to take the Nosoko Forest Road.<br \/>\nTo get to the Nosoko Forest Road, there are signs if you\u2019re coming from Prefectural Route 79 on the west coast, but there are no signs if you\u2019re coming from National Route 390 on the east coast, so please be careful. Since rental car navigation systems often cannot be set to this destination, we recommend asking a fellow traveler to use a map app on their phone to check the route and guide you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%87%8E%E5%BA%95%E5%B2%B3%E3%81%AE%E8%A9%B3%E7%B4%B0%E6%83%85%E5%A0%B1\"><\/span>Detailed Information on Mt. Nosoko<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14150 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1823-320x240.jpg\" alt=\"mountain at the bottom of the Siberian mountain range\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1823-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1823-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1823-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1823-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1823-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1823-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Located in the northern part of Ishigaki Island, Mt. Nosoko\u2014Ishigaki Island\u2019s No. 1 scenic spot\u2014stands at an elevation of approximately 282 meters, making it the second-highest mountain on the island.<br \/>\nSpeaking of Mt. Nosoko...<a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/activities\/trekking\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>trekking<\/strong><\/span><\/a>is very popular. \u201cTrekking\u201d refers to mountain climbing. While mountain climbing might sound very difficult, as I mentioned earlier, the mountains here aren\u2019t that high, so you can easily give it a try.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/1382\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here to book your Mt. Nosoko trekking trip.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/6815\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for an article about the plants of Ishigaki Island<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14151 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1815-320x240.jpg\" alt=\"mountain at the bottom of the Siberian mountain range\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1815-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1815-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1815-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1815-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1815-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1815-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Also, since you can drive up to the 8th station at an elevation of 200 meters, you can enjoy the remaining 80 meters as if you were on a hike. Head from the Nosoko Forest Road toward the trailhead; you\u2019ll easily spot it when you see a green sign that reads \u201cNosoko Mape Trailhead.\u201d Once you reach the 8th Station, it takes about 10 minutes to reach the summit, but the remaining path is very narrow and quite steep, so you\u2019ll need to climb while holding onto the ropes attached to the side. There are some slippery spots, so be sure to watch your step carefully as you climb.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14152 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1814-320x240.jpg\" alt=\"mountain at the bottom of the Siberian mountain range\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1814-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1814-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1814-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1814-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1814-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1814-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The view from the mountaintop at the end of the trek is truly breathtaking. You can enjoy an unobstructed 360-degree panoramic view. Also, at the summit, there is a rock that resembles Marpe\u2014the tragic heroine of the Marpe legend\u2014as if she were praying. It is said that touching this rock makes your wishes come true, and many visitors touch it and take commemorative photos. Be sure to take a commemorative photo when you visit.<br \/>\nWe\u2019ve included more information about the Marpe Legend below, so please be sure to read it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14153 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1813-320x240.jpg\" alt=\"mountain at the bottom of the Siberian mountain range\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1813-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1813-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1813-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1813-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1813-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1813-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#007d63;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#02b096;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">The Legend of Marpe<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The Legend of Nosoko Mape is a very poignant love story.<br \/>\nDuring the Ryukyu Kingdom era, people were forcibly relocated. During one such relocation, a woman was moved from Kurojima\u2014a remote island about 20 km from Ishigaki Island\u2014to the area where Mount Nosoko now stands. Her name was Ma-pe. Before the resettlement, Mape had a lover named Kanimui on Kuroshima, but she was forced to leave. Mape loved Kanimui deeply and would cry almost every day, thinking of him. Unable to forget Kanimui, Mape longed to at least catch a glimpse of her hometown, where he was, and set out for Mount Nosoko. However, Mount Omoto towered between her and Kuroshima from the summit, blocking her view of her hometown. It is said that, overcome by this heartbreak, Mape wept and grieved until she turned to stone while still in a posture of prayer. Because there is a rock on the summit of Mount Nosoko that resembles Ma-pe in a praying posture, people began calling it \u201cNosoko Ma-pe\u201d out of compassion for her. Although it is a legend of a heartbreaking love story, it is now a very popular spot for those seeking success in love.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%87%8E%E5%BA%95%E5%B2%B3%E3%81%AE%E9%81%8A%E3%81%B3%E6%96%B9\"><\/span>How to Enjoy Mt. Nosoko<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14154 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1812-320x240.jpg\" alt=\"mountain at the bottom of the Siberian mountain range\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1812-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1812-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1812-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1812-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1812-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1812-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">When it comes to things to do at Mt. Nosoko, hiking is a must.<br \/>\nWhen trekking Mount Nosoko, there are two options: a challenging route and an easier route. As mentioned earlier, you can drive up to the 8th station. There\u2019s an easier route where you just climb the remaining few dozen meters, and a route that takes about an hour to reach the summit, so please choose the one that best suits your fitness level!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8199\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here to read about the jungle of Ishigaki Island.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#007d63;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#02b096;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Nosoko-dake Hiking Trail<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u30fbA serious trek!<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The entrance to this challenging hiking trail is located about a 10-minute drive from the Fukidori River. Once you enter the Nosoko area and drive along the road, look for a sign on your right that says \u201cNosoko Marpe Trail\u201d and turn right to reach the entrance. Near the entrance, you can see fireflies around March and observe sagaribana flowers from mid-June through the end of July. Since this is a one-way trek that takes about an hour, if you\u2019re not confident in your stamina, we recommend taking the easier course we\u2019ll introduce later! On the challenging course, you can observe various plants along the way, including Hikagehego, which is designated as a Natural Monument.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u30fbEasy Hiking!<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The easy route involves driving to the 8th station and then hiking about 10 minutes from there to the summit. That's right. Actually, you can drive all the way to the 8th station, lol.<br \/>\nEven though this is considered an easy course, there are some steep sections, so please climb carefully. However, because the climb is relatively short due to the steepness, you can reach the summit in one go. In addition, many Nodoko Marpe trekking tours use this route, and with the support of a guide, you can feel confident joining a tour.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Most of the trail on the Nosoko Marpe Trek is unpaved, so you\u2019ll be hiking up a mountain path that\u2019s largely untouched by human hands. As a result, you\u2019ll inevitably have to squeeze through narrow passages and brush against grass and trees. For this reason, it\u2019s best to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants that you don\u2019t mind getting dirty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#007d63;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#02b096;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on Mt.<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Spot Name:Nosoko-dake<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Address:Nosoko, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Access: 25 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, 35 minutes from Ishigaki Port Terminal<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Free parking: Available<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\"><\/span>summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14155 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1805-320x240.jpg\" alt=\"mountain at the bottom of the Siberian mountain range\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">We\u2019ve introduced Mount Nosoko. What did you think?<br \/>\nMt. Nosoko, Ishigaki Island\u2019s No. 1 scenic spot offering a 360-degree panoramic view from the summit, is also known as a romantic destination. Here are some highlights of Mt. Nosoko:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#007d63;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#02b096;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Highlights of Mt. Nosoko<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u30fbA 360-degree panoramic view from the mountaintop<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u30fbThe setting of the Marpe Legend and a romantic spot<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u30fbThere are both challenging and easy trekking routes<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u30fbDepending on the season, you can see fireflies at the trailhead.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u30fbYou can encounter a wide variety of wildlife while trekking<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Keep the points mentioned above in mind and be sure to visit Mt. 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