If you are planning to visit some unique place, volcanoes are fun and informative!
A trip to volcanoes may sound crazy, but trust me; it will be the best trip you’ve ever traveled.
Pack Warm Clothes and Camera Roles!
As we all know, Japan is quite known for its volcanic eruption and the deadliest disasters that happen on earth.
Take a chance to look at the ash clouds and fiery red lava flows for a change!
Do you know that most of Japan’s mountains are volcanic? Volcanoes can cause great damage to livelihood, agriculture, and causes air pollution filled with toxic gases. Hell valleys are also popular in Japan.
Also, volcanic spots are becoming tourism spots too! You can also smell sulfur!
Thank God, were allowed to look at a great disaster!
Most of the volcanoes in Japan can be spotted in Hokkaido, Tohoku, and Kanto, and Kyushu regions. The tallest and most popular volcano in Japan is Mount Fuji.
Let Us See Some Of The Most Dangerous Volcano In Japan:
Mount Rishiri last erupted 2000-8000 years ago. The height of the volcano is approximately 1721 meters.
Mount Rishiri is also called as Rishiri-Fuji!
20 km above the northern tip of Hokkaido, Mount Rishiri is located. If you are visiting the volcano, you can only climb halfway, because the hike takes a whole day.
The last eruption of Mount Meakan occurred in 2006. The 1499 meters height Mount Meakan is still an active volcano in Japan, having one of the best landscapes and structures of all the volcanoes in Japan.
In the last few years, Mount Meakan has erupted several times.
Mount Daisetsuzan burst out in 1739. The Daisetsuzan national park is known to be one of the best-hiking destinations in Japan.
If you travel south of Mount Daisetsuzan, you can still see the Daisetsuzan National Park.
Mount Tarumae’s last eruption occurred in 1981.
Located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park beside Lake Shikotsuko, Mount Tarumae is 1841 meters high.
If you are visiting the Tarumae volcano, you can see hikers reach the summit in an hour.
The Top View Is Splendid To Watch!
And also, you can travel around the crater in less than two hours, but the visitors are not allowed to visit the interior of the crater.
Don’t you dare to visit the interior; the poisonous gas may swallow you.
Mount Usu’s recent eruption was in 2000. It’s just a 733-meter volcano but caused great damage.
You can visit the path, but it is ruined because of the eruption. The Usuzan Ropeway can give you a closer view of the volcano.
Mount Zao last erupted in 1940. Mount Zao is famous for its crater. During winter, Mount Zao is the best choice for sightseeing.
Frozen trees also called ice monsters are also popular. Unfortunately, you cannot visit the crater, since it is not given access to the public.
In 1977, Azuma Mountains last erupted. The height of the mountain is 1949 meters.
Along the border of Fukushima and Yamagata, stands the deadliest Azuma Mountains. The main source of attraction in the region is the volcano.
The symmetry is well appreciated and also scary. You can reach the place in a circular path within 30 minutes.
The last eruption of Mount Bandai occurred in 1888. The conical shape of the mountain is unique to watch.
But later on, the shape of the mountain changed gradually due to the eruption which occurred in 1888. The eruption is known to be the reason why the Urabandai area formed.
To reach the summit, there are many ways or pathways.
Mount Asama’s last eruption occurred recently in 2015. Mount Asama is one of the largest volcanoes in Japan.
You can notice more hiking trails around Mount Asama. But, during 1972, the crater of the volcano became off-limits.
Mount Shirane’s explosion was noted in 2018. Mount Shirane is a continuous range of volcanic peaks which is located above the town of Kusatsu Onsen.
Mount Shirane offers high-quality, furious sulfuric hot spring waters.
The last eruption of Mount Mihara was in 1990.
Mount Mihara is an active volcano which is located on the island of Izu Oshima, and is the largest that has seen explosive eruptions. It is possible to hike up to the summit of Mount Mihara and walk around its crater relatively easily.
Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures
Mount Fuji is a well-known volcano in Japan. No one would’ve left it unnoticed.
But the last eruption was in 1707. The perfect symmetry of the volcano makes people awe-struck. During summer, Mount Fuji is busy. Crowds gather to look at the majestic volcano.
The Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko) region located at the northern foot of Mount Fuji is quite famous because of the resorts there.
Mount Daisen erupted long back, 10,000-50,000 years ago
The 1729 meters Mount Daisen is known to be the tallest volcano in the Chugoku Region. Several hiking trails can be spotted here.
Colorful skies can be spotted from October to early November!
Mount Unzen erupted in 1996. Located in the center region of the Shimabara Peninsula, is the giant Mount Unzen.
The eruption in 1990 caused a huge loss to the surroundings.
Mount Aso last erupted in 2016.
It is located in the center of Kyushu. The volcano’s caldera is one of the largest in the world. The diameter is approximately 25 kilometers and has a circumference of over 100 kilometers.
The crater of the volcano is at the center portion and the caldera can be taken a look at whenever you want.
But sometimes, because of the hot ashes, visitors are not allowed.
Kuju Mountain’s last eruption was in 1996.
The mountain is a range of many volcanic peaks in the Aso-Kuju National Park.
They include the Nakadake peak which is the highest point spot on the island.
The last eruption of Mount Kirishima was in 2018.
It is one of the active volcanoes in Japan.
The place is also popular for its hiking spots. The volcanic structure and view are quite impressive!
But the trails are closed now because of the 2011 eruption of Shinmoedake. Thus, we have come to know most of all the dangerous volcanoes in Japan. Visiting volcanoes is once in a life-time opportunity for all of us!
Why wait, when the opportunity knocks at your door?
Let’s go!
What is more fun and thrilling than standing near the volcanoes and taking selfies?
