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Volcanoes

火山

There are over 110 active volcanoes in Japan. From the island of Kyushu to Hokkaido, via Honshu, you will experience the unpredictable forces of Nature. Drive through extreme landscapes and volcano roads; observe smoking craters or ponds with incredible blue water. Let us organize tailor made activities and trekking around the volcanoes.

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Warning

Japan's meteorological agency has identified 47 volcanoes likely to awaken in less than a century, including the famous Mount Fuji.   

Many volcanoes are under tight control and on hight alert all year round. 

 

Despite the ever-presence of danger in some cities, people live with it and can enjoy onsens (hot springs naturally supplied by volcanoes hot waters).

Volcanoes have been revered since the dawn of time and exude a mystical energy that is very palpable all around.   

Mt. Fuji

富士山

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Mount Fuji is an absolute symbol of Japan and a stratovolcano between Shizuoka and Yamanashi regions. It is the highest peak in Japan rising up to 3,776 meters above sea level and can be seen from Tokyo on a clear sky day. This volcano has repeatedly erupted over time and Japanese people have lived with it ever since.

Mt. Aso

阿蘇山

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Mount Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan and among the largest in the world. It stands in Aso Kuju National Park in Kumamoto prefecture, on the island of Kyushu. It rises up to 1,592 meters above sea level.                        

Volcano map

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Sakurajima

桜島

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It is the most active volcano and the symbol of Kagoshima. It rises over 1,117 meters high and has a circumference of over 50km. It is easy to get there from the port of Kagoshima and you will find many activities around it such as hiking, foot bathing, onsens. You can continuously see the smoke coming out of the volcano.

Among those volcanoes, 13 are told to be very active and should be studied.
It is possible to book a volcano tour with a specialist to understand better how it all works out.
Get in touch with us for more info!

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