Mount Kurino

Mount Kurino rises to 1,102 meters above sea level, featuring dense forests of maple and Japanese oak trees along its slopes.

The formation of Mount Kurino occurred over 200,000 years ago, establishing it as one of the earliest volcanoes in the Kirishima mountain range.

The Hachiman Jigoku area near Mount Kurino produces local specialties using volcanic steam, including a traditional dish of steam-cooked chicken.

The Hachiman Jigoku Trail extends 7.8 kilometers through the mountain, with the trailhead beginning at the Railway Tie Stairway of 561 steps.

The mountain contains Kyushu's largest fumarole, where steam and volcanic gases emerge from the ground, supporting the Kurinodake Onsen hot springs.

Location: Yūsui

Elevation above the sea: 1,102 m

GPS coordinates: 31.95094,130.79516

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:01