Mount Myōkō

Mount Myōkō rises to 2,454 meters in elevation, featuring steep slopes and a central crater formed through multiple volcanic eruptions.

The mountain underwent substantial changes 19,000 years ago when an eruption eliminated its original summit and created a 3-kilometer wide caldera.

This peak belongs to the Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu and earned recognition as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.

The mountain base contains multiple skiing facilities, including Akakura, Suginohara, and Ikenotaira resorts, connected by transportation networks.

Sulfur miners previously extracted minerals near the lava dome, where volcanic activity continues through present-day solfataric emissions.

Location: Myoko

Elevation above the sea: 2,454 m

Part of: Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu, 100 Famous Japanese Mountains

GPS coordinates: 36.89138,138.11339

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:49