Mount Unzen

Mount Unzen rises 1,486 meters above sea level, featuring multiple peaks, lava domes, and extensive volcanic formations composed of andesite and dacite rocks.

The 1792 eruption triggered a devastating mountain collapse and tsunami that claimed 15,000 lives, marking Japan's most severe volcanic disaster.

The mountain holds Special Place of Scenic Beauty status and appears in Japan's prestigious lists, including Top 100 Geological Sites and 200 Famous Mountains.

Visitors access the volcano through Unzen Onsen town, which provides accommodation options, thermal springs, and starting points for numerous hiking trails.

The Heisei Shinzan peak emerged during the 1991-1992 eruptions, creating a new geographical formation that modified the mountain's previous structure.

Location: Shimabara

Location: Minamishimabara

Location: Unzen

Elevation above the sea: 1,486 m

Part of: Top 100 Geological Sites in Japan, New Eight Views of Japan, 200 Famous Japanese Mountains

GPS coordinates: 32.76190,130.29165

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:15