Mount Kaimon, Volcano in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Description
Mount Kaimon is a volcano on the southern coast of Kyushu in Kagoshima Prefecture, with a cone-shaped silhouette rising 924 meters above sea level. Rocky paths wind through forest to the top, where hikers find open views of the coastline.
History
The volcano formed roughly 4,000 years ago and last erupted in the year 885. Tephra and lava from that period still cover much of the surrounding area today.
Culture
Der Name bedeutet "Tor des Öffnens", und lokale Fischer betrachten die Form als Zeichen für Wetter und Jahreszeiten. Die rote Farbe des Gesteins wird an klaren Tagen besonders deutlich, wenn Sonnenlicht die Hänge trifft.
Practical
The loop trail covers roughly 6.5 kilometers and typically takes three hours to walk, with an elevation change of 730 meters. Visitors should start early to avoid afternoon clouds and wear sturdy shoes for the steep sections.
Did you know?
The mix of andesite and basalt in the rock makes it a geological textbook for volcanologists. Ships have used its shape for centuries as a reference point along the Satsuma Peninsula.
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