Mount Yae (八重岳, Yae-dake, Kunigami: Yē-dakī, Okinawan: Yē-daki), also known as Mount Yaedake or Yae-take, is a mountain in Motobu, Okinawa on Okinawa Island. It is the tallest mountain on the Motobu Peninsula, standing at 453.4 m (1,487 ft 6+1⁄2 in). Nakijin Castle and Nago Castle were built nearby in the 14th century. The mountain itself was used as a major Japanese defensive position during the Battle of Okinawa. Today it is famous for its annual Cherry Blossom Festival (桜祭り, Sakura Matsuri) held in March.
There's a trail leading to the summit.
By elevation Mt. Yaedake is
# 5 out of 130 in Okinawa Prefecture # 2 out of 24 in Kunigami
By prominence Mt. Yaedake is
# 4 out of 130 in Okinawa Prefecture # 2 out of 24 in Kunigami
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