Mount Neko, Volcanic summit in Takamori, Japan

Mount Neko is a 1,433 m andesite stratovolcano in Takamori, Kumamoto, one of the Aso Five Peaks. Its summit is Tengu Peak, a jagged rock pinnacle, while the eastern peak carries a 1,408.1 m triangulation point. The serrated ridge line is what gave the mountain its cat-like profile.

The mountain is part of the Mount Aso volcanic complex and holds geological records of the region's volcanic activity over time. Its formation is connected to the larger volcanic systems that shaped the area.

A legend says a deity's anger left the summit jagged, and the shape resembles a cat, which gave the mountain its name Neko-dake ("cat peak"). The highest point, Tengu-dake, is a steep rock pinnacle that requires rock-climbing skills, so most walkers stop at the 1,408.1 m triangulation point on the east peak.

The trail to the summit includes sections with ropes and ladders that require careful footing and attention. Sturdy hiking shoes and caution during the descent are advisable, especially on steeper stretches.

The summit, Tengu Peak, is a sharp rock pinnacle that requires rock-climbing skills to reach; the 1,408.1 m triangulation point stands on the eastern peak instead. The name comes from a legend that the mountain's jagged shape, made when a deity grew angry, resembled a cat.