Asama Volcano Museum, Volcanological museum in Naganohara, Japan.
The museum presents models, displays, and films that detail the geological characteristics and eruption patterns of Mount Asama through educational exhibits.
Established on April 18, 1967, the museum replaced an earlier observatory that monitored Mount Asama, the most active volcano on Honshu Island.
The museum operates within the North Asama Geopark project, organizing educational programs and star observation sessions for visitors throughout the year.
The facility includes a 300-person rest area, parking for 300 cars, wheelchair access, and an emergency food restaurant named Kazan with 70 seats.
Visitors can access a specialized volcanic terrain walk featuring concrete emergency shelters and informative markers about geological formations.
Location: Naganohara
Inception: April 18, 1967
GPS coordinates: 36.44000,138.53528
Latest update: March 14, 2025 13:27
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