Mount Kaimon

Mount Kaimon rises 924 meters from the southern coast of Kyushu, featuring a symmetrical conical shape with steep rocky trails leading to its summit.

The volcano began its activity 4,000 years ago and recorded its final eruption in 885 CE, leaving deposits of tephra and lava across the region.

The mountain holds the designation as part of three collections: the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, and 100 Famous Kyushu Mountains.

The hiking trail spans 6.5 kilometers round trip, requiring approximately three hours to complete with an elevation gain of 730 meters through forest paths.

The mountain contains both andesite and basalt formations, serving as a critical navigation marker for maritime traffic along the Satsuma Peninsula.

Location: Ibusuki

Inception: 2400 BCE

Elevation above the sea: 924 m

Made from material: andesite, basalt

Part of: 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, 100 Famous Kyūshū Mountains

GPS coordinates: 31.17996,130.52844

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:51