Mount Kirishima

Mount Kirishima spans across Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures, reaching an elevation of 1700 meters with multiple volcanic peaks and crater formations.

The mountain range has recorded numerous volcanic eruptions since 742, with substantial geological events documented in 788, 1716, and 1717.

Mount Takachiho within the Kirishima range holds deep mythological importance as the landing site of Ninigi no Mikoto in Japanese creation stories.

Visitors can access the mountain through various hiking trails, with the main trailhead located 30 minutes by car from Kirishima Onsen.

The Shinmoedake peak of Mount Kirishima served as a filming location for the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice.

Location: Kagoshima Prefecture

Location: Miyazaki Prefecture

Elevation above the sea: 1,700 m

Made from material: volcanic rock

Part of: 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, Top 100 Geological Sites in Japan

GPS coordinates: 31.93805,130.86151

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53