Mount Ontake

Mount Ontake stands at 3067 meters, making it the second highest volcanic peak in Japan, located between Nagano and Gifu Prefectures.

The 2014 volcanic eruption released steam and ash without warning, resulting in 63 fatalities and marking Japan's deadliest volcanic incident since World War II.

Shugendo practitioners perform religious ceremonies on the mountain slopes, following ancient traditions that combine Buddhist and local religious elements.

The mountain features multiple hiking trails with varying difficulty levels, connecting to five volcanic lakes and numerous traditional mountain huts.

The summit contains Ni no Ike, the highest mountain lake in Japan, situated at 2905 meters above sea level.

Location: Kiso

Location: Takayama

Location: Gero

Location: Otaki

Elevation above the sea: 3,067 m

Made from material: andesite

Part of: 100 Famous Japanese Mountains

GPS coordinates: 35.89299,137.48041

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17