Mount Takahara

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Mount Takahara, Stratovolcano in Nikko, Japan

Mount Takahara rises to an elevation of 1,794.9 meters, forming a prominent peak within the Nikko National Park's varied landscape.

The geological formation of Mount Takahara spans thousands of years, contributing to the volcanic belt that shapes central Japan's topography.

Local residents maintain traditional practices of mountain worship at Mount Takahara, considering it a sacred natural monument within Japanese spirituality.

Visitors can access Mount Takahara through designated hiking trails that connect to the Happogahara Plateau, where 200,000 rhododendrons bloom in summer.

The Sukkansawa area near Mount Takahara contains mineral-rich waters that flow from the caldera, creating naturally formed water slides and pools.

Location: Nikko

Location: Shioya

Elevation above the sea: 1,599 m

GPS coordinates: 36.89834,139.77388

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:21

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