Daisen, Sacred stratovolcano in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
Mount Daisen reaches 1729 meters in height and forms the highest peak of the Chugoku region, extending 40 kilometers from east to west.
The formation of New Daisen occurred through volcanic eruptions that started 50,000 years ago and ended around 10,000 years ago in Old Daisen's caldera.
The Buddhist temple Daisen-ji, established by the Tendai sect in 718, stands halfway up the mountain and served as a religious center.
Visitors can climb to Misen Peak at 1709 meters via a three-hour trail starting from Daisen-ji temple, as Kengamine peak remains closed.
Mount Daisen dispersed volcanic ash as far as the Tohoku Region during a major plinian eruption in its geological history.
Location: Tottori Prefecture
Elevation above the sea: 1,729 m
Part of: 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, Hana no Hyaku Meizan, New 100 Famous Flower Mountains, 100 Famous Chūgoku Mountains
GPS coordinates: 35.37119,133.54317
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:49
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