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Mt. Buzama, Japan: what it is and when to go

Mt. Buzama is a summit (ぶざま岳) in Japan (Ishigaki), at 321 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to May, October. In June there are 13 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 30. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Summit · Nature, Mountains
Local name
ぶざま岳
Where
Japan
Elevation
321 m
Best time
April to May, October.
Nearest airport
OKA Naha, 403 km as the crow flies
Coordinates
24.42688, 124.14154

What it is and where

Mt. Buzama is a summit (ぶざま岳) in Japan (Ishigaki), at 321 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in Ishigaki, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 4.1 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 24.42688, 124.14154; the nearest main airport is Naha International Airport (OKA, Naha), 403 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)

It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit Mt. Buzama is April to May, October.

  1. JanPossible10:39
  2. FebPossible11:11
  3. MarPossible11:50
  4. AprBest time12:35
  5. MayBest time13:11
  6. JunPossible13:30
  7. JulPossible13:22
  8. AugPossible12:51
  9. SepPossible12:08
  10. OctBest time11:25
  11. NovPossible10:47
  12. DecPossible10:30

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 13 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

What you come forBest timePossible
NatureApril to May, OctoberNovember to March, June to September
MountainsApril to May, OctoberNovember to March, June to September

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mt. Buzama has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to Japan

To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.

More in Japan: Nature

Every Japan place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mt. Buzama?

It is a summit (ぶざま岳 in the local language) in Japan. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

When is the best time to visit Mt. Buzama?

April to May, October. In June there are 13 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 30.

How do you get to Mt. Buzama?

The nearest main airport is Naha International Airport (OKA), 403 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.

How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

What else is around here?

Nearby you have Ishigaki Yaima Village, Kabira Bay, Nagura Bridge. The rest is in the Japan guide.

Keep reading

Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Mt. Buzama on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.