Notable viewpoint · Shimajiri, Okinawa Prefecture

Mt. Āra

アーラ岳

Mt. Āra is a viewpoint in Shimajiri, Okinawa Prefecture.

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Mt. Āra: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Mt. Āra

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Mt. Āra — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 26.31294, 126.78272. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Mt. Āra

久米島自然文化センター · museum · Shimajiri · ~5 km · Must-see
Uegusuku Castle Ruins · fort · Shimajiri · ~9 km · Must-see
Gushikawa Castle Ruins · fort · Shimajiri · ~11 km · Must-see
Hate Beach · beach · Shimajiri · ~13 km · Must-see
Aka Island · river spot · Shimajiri · ~64 km · Must-see
Ara Beach · beach · Shimajiri · ~1 km
イーフビーチ展望台 · viewpoint · Shimajiri · ~4 km
Kume Island · river spot · Shimajiri · ~4 km
Eef Beach · beach · Shimajiri · ~4 km
Tatami Ishi · attraction · Shimajiri · ~6 km
Oujima · river spot · Shimajiri · ~7 km
Uezu House · museum · Shimajiri · ~7 km
Ōha Island · river spot · Shimajiri · ~8 km
Kanjin Dam · lake · Shimajiri · ~8 km
Mt. Uegusuku · viewpoint · Shimajiri · ~9 km
ヤジヤーガマ · cave · Shimajiri · ~10 km
Torishima Island · river spot · Shimajiri · ~40 km
入砂島 · river spot · Shimajiri · ~41 km

See everything within a day’s drive of Mt. Āra

Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mt. Āra

Bengadake · viewpoint · Okinawa Prefecture · ~119 km · Must-see
Mt. Ishikawa · viewpoint · Kunigami · ~132 km · Must-see
Mt. Onna · viewpoint · Kunigami · ~138 km · Must-see
Mt. Gusuku · viewpoint · Kunigami · ~139 km · Must-see
Mt. Yaedake · viewpoint · Kunigami · ~149 km · Must-see
イーフビーチ展望台 · viewpoint · Shimajiri · ~4 km
Mt. Uegusuku · viewpoint · Shimajiri · ~9 km
Mt. Utaki · viewpoint · Shimajiri · ~46 km
Mt. Unda · viewpoint · Shimajiri · ~46 km
Cape Zanpa · viewpoint · Nakagami · ~117 km

All hill stations & viewpoints in Okinawa Prefecture

Frequently asked

How is the weather and view today?

No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mt. Āra yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

What is the best time to visit Mt. Āra?

October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

What are the places to visit near Mt. Āra?

Nearby: 久米島自然文化センター (museum, 5 km), Uegusuku Castle Ruins (fort, 9 km), Gushikawa Castle Ruins (fort, 11 km), Hate Beach (beach, 13 km), Aka Island (river spot, 64 km), Ara Beach (beach, 1 km).

Is Mt. Āra worth visiting?

Mt. Āra is listed as a notable viewpoint in Okinawa Prefecture on Spotwander.