Mount Minakami, Mountain summit in Matsushiro, Japan
Mount Minakami rises 659 meters above sea level in Nagano Prefecture, featuring natural trails through dense vegetation and rock formations.
During 1965 to 1971, Mount Minakami marked the epicenter of the Matsushiro earthquake swarm, a significant seismic event in Japanese geological history.
The mountain holds spiritual importance with Minakami Jinja shrine at its peak and Iwato Shrine, dedicated to Amaterasuoomikami, situated midway up.
Visitors can reach the summit through two routes: a car-accessible southern path or a northwest hiking trail, both requiring approximately one hour.
The mountain formation presents an unusual lava dome structure that appears artificially constructed, leading to various geological studies and interpretations.
Location: Matsushiro
Location: Nagano
Elevation above the sea: 659 m
GPS coordinates: 36.55393,138.22236
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16
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