Mount Tapochau, Saipan

Name: Mount Tapochau
Address: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

#1 among attractions in Saipan

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Mountain

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Mount Tapochau is the highest point on the island of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands, standing as a silent guardian over the lush tropical landscape. Rising to an elevation of 474 meters (1,554 feet), this mountain is not only a geographical landmark but also a place of historical significance and natural beauty.

As the tallest mountain on Saipan, Mount Tapochau offers panoramic views of the entire island and the surrounding azure waters of the Pacific Ocean. The summit can be reached by a steep, rugged road that is accessible by four-wheel drive vehicles, or by hiking trails for those seeking an adventurous trek through the island's dense vegetation.

The mountain is more than just a scenic viewpoint; it played a strategic role in World War II, serving as a lookout for Japanese forces. Today, remnants of this history can still be seen scattered on its slopes, offering a poignant reminder of the past.

Visitors to Mount Tapochau are encouraged to bring water and wear appropriate footwear to navigate the rocky terrain. The journey to the top is rewarded with not just the expansive vistas, but also the serene atmosphere and the opportunity to witness local flora and fauna.

Alternative names: Elevation: 1555 ftCoordinates: 15°11'14"N, 145°44'35"E

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Nearby attractions include: Saipan Katori Shrine, Santa Remedios Church, American Memorial Park, Kristo Rai Church.

1.7 miNW
Sacred and religious sites
Saipan Katori Shrine, Garapan
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3.9 miN
Church
Santa Remedios Church, Saipan
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2.8 miNW
Museum, Memorial
American Memorial Park, Garapan
72 min walk • American Memorial Park on the island of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, was created as a memorial honoring the sacrifices made during the Marianas Campaign of World War II.
1.9 miNW
Church
Kristo Rai Church, Garapan
48 min walk • The Kristo Rai Church is a Roman Catholic church in the street Kopa Di Oru of the town of Garapan in the Northern Marianas Islands, a dependent territory of the United States in the Pacific Ocean, part of Oceania.
1.8 miNW
Park
Sugar King Park, Garapan
46 min walk • Sugar King Park is a municipal park located in Garapan, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands across from the NMI Museum of History and Culture. The park was named in honor of the "Sugar King" Haruji Matsue, director of the South Seas Development Company.
3.7 miSW
Church
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Saipan
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1.8 miNW
Tours, Outdoor activities
Japanese Hospital, Garapan
47 min walk • The Japanese Hospital or Saipan Byoin is a historic World War II-era hospital complex on Route 3 in Garapan, a village on the island of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands.
1.9 miNW
Museum, History museum
NMI Museum of History and Culture, Garapan
48 min walk • The NMI Museum of History and Culture, also known as the NMI Museum, is a museum in Garapan, Saipan hosting exhibitions about the Chamorro and Carolinian people and also displays artifacts, documents, textiles, and photographs from the Spanish, German, Japanese, and American periods in the Northern Mariana Islands.
2.6 miNW
15°13'5"N • 145°43'12"E
American Memorial Park Visitor Center, Garapan
68 min walk • Museum
1.8 miNW
Lighthouse
Japanese Lighthouse, Saipan
48 min walk • The Japanese Lighthouse is an abandoned lighthouse situated atop Navy Hill in Garapan, Saipan, in the Northern Mariana Islands. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The lighthouse is one of the few surviving pre-World War II, civilian structures built by the Japanese.
2.1 miNW
Tower
Campaneyan Kristo Rai, Saipan
54 min walk • The Campaneyan Kriso Rai, also known as the Catholic Belltower, is a historic church tower in Garapan, the largest village on Saipan island in the Northern Mariana Islands.