Kuju Mountains, Volcanic mountain range in Aso-Kuju National Park, Japan
Mount Nakadake reaches 1791 meters in elevation, making it the highest peak within the Kuju Mountains complex of multiple volcanic summits.
The Kuju mountain range formed approximately 200,000 years ago through volcanic activity, with its most recent eruption occurring between 1995 and 1996.
The mountain range holds a position in the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains list, representing natural heritage within the Oita Prefecture.
Two primary hiking trailheads at Makinoto Pass and Chojabaru Visitor Center provide access to paths that take four to six hours to complete.
Steam vents continuously emerge from Mount Hossho's slopes, demonstrating the active geothermal nature of this volcanic formation.
Location: Oita Prefecture
Elevation above the sea: 1,791 m
Made from material: andesite
Part of: 100 Famous Japanese Mountains
GPS coordinates: 33.08222,131.24083
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:46
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