Top 10 Volcanos in Japan, Japan

August 15, 2021 Karren Gelb

Coordinates: 35°N 136°E / 35°N 136°E / 35; 136
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1. Yatsugatake Mountains

Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Yatsugatake Mountains

2. Mt. Hotaka

Tone-gun Gunma Prefecture
Excellent
86%
Good
14%
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Mt. Hotaka

3. Mt. Aso

Kumamoto Prefecture http://www.city.aso.kumamoto.jp/tourism/spot/mt_aso/
Excellent
53%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 455 reviews

Mt. Aso

Reviewed By Wingfield73 - Chiang Mai, Thailand

We hired a taxi from Kumamoto town which took us to the volcano through the mountainous countryside which had been devasted by the earthquake three years earlier and could scarcely imagine the terror that the people living there must have felt. But even more impressive was the gigantic effort being put into repairing the mountains themselves. Arriving at the Aso volcano itself we were first struck by the sulphurous smell and the white smoke emerging from the top. There is a good and informative visitor centre near the foot of the volcano and, a little further on a restaurant area with good parking and excellent views of the volcano. Don't miss the nearby small and friendly town of Aso itself, with one of Japan's most revered shrines now under repair from the earthquake damage.

4. Mount Fuji

http://www.fujisan-climb.jp/
Excellent
69%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 1,643 reviews

Mount Fuji

Four routes, each divided into ten sections by stopping and refueling stations, lead up to Mt. Fuji's snow-covered tip. You don't have to be a die-hard mountaineer to climb Mt. Fuji; the slopes are full of children and adults of all ages, shapes, and sizes. The official climbing season only runs from the beginning of July to the end of August, but you can take the train from Toyko to the fifth station any season.

Reviewed By 148karene - Adelaide, Australia

Since travelling to Japan in my teenage years and seeing Mt Fuji from our bullet train I have had a fascination with it. On my next trip it was in the clouds! On my third trip I did a day tour to 5th station and several other spots which were meant to offer you extensive views but it was again in the clouds. This time I was determined to spend a few days in the area so that I gave myself every opportunity to see it in its full glory. As it was March the snow was too far down the mountain so fifth station was closed. Our Airbnb in Lake Kawaguchi had magnificent views. We sighted the mountain from the train and then travelled by bus to our destination. Clear skies and the most incredible views. It was quite chilly at Lake Kawaguchi but well worth the effort. We hopped on a bus that took us to several spots where you could pay for a day pass and jump on and off as often as you like. Got so many amazing photos, my friends who were with us were blessed as they didn’t realise how elusive it can be. Mt Fuji is very dear to me due to my heritage (my grandma is Japanese and my grandpa met her after the war) and I see it as the symbol of Japan and one to be treasured. I have not finished yet I aim to get back and do the climb! Also when travelling on the train ask for the side with views, I didn’t have to ask when booking all my train travel they just automatically put us on the best side every time to experience the best views.

5. Mount Sakurajima

Kagoshima Kagoshima Prefecture http://www.sakurajima.gr.jp/
Excellent
49%
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40%
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11%
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4.5 based on 1,855 reviews

Mount Sakurajima

A 15-minute ferry ride takes you to this smoking volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in Japan.

Reviewed By 111gedk - London, United Kingdom

This is an active volcano. It's perpetually smoking and people live on the lower slopes. There's an observation platform in Kagoshima that you can get to by bus for a fantastic view of this natural wonder. It's a live volcano, of course you want to make the effort to see it!

6. Meakan-dake

Hokkaido
Excellent
71%
Good
29%
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Meakan-dake

7. Mt. Hiruzen

Excellent
37%
Good
53%
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11%
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Mt. Hiruzen

8. Mt. Mihara

Oshima-machi 100-0101 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
52%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
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4.5 based on 173 reviews

Mt. Mihara

Reviewed By lidi_vitanova

I really like the Mt. Mihara. The view from and to the volcano is amazing. You can enjoy also beautiful nature. You need around 2-3 hours to spend at that place. If you do not have a rent a car or bicycle, you can go by bus. However, if you late, buses are limited and you need to call for taxi.

9. Azuma Kofuji

Tsuchiyu Onsemmachi, Fukushima 960-2157 Fukushima Prefecture
Excellent
42%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
10%
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4.5 based on 144 reviews

Azuma Kofuji

10. Gamadasu Dome (Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall)

1-1 Heiseimachi, Shimabara 855-0879 Nagasaki Prefecture +81 957-65-5555 [email protected] http://www.udmh.or.jp/
Excellent
46%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 107 reviews

Gamadasu Dome (Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall)

What has happened in this area and what has remained from the beginning of Heisei eruption in1990 November till the declaration of ceasing eruption in 1996. We will leave the lesson of the disaster and natural treats for future generations without weathering. We present exhibitions dividing 11zones which are about volcano and prevention of its disaster beside Heisei eruption theater where you can simulate the experience of pyroclastic debris flow on the great power dome screen. It is only and unique Museum where you can learn about Volcano with simulated experience .

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