Volcanoes in Japan

Explore 6 volcanoes in Japan — their history, geology, eruptions and how to visit them.

Caldera / Complex Volcano

Mount Aso

Home to one of the world's largest volcanic calderas. A landscape of smoking craters, emerald grasslands, and ancient mythology in the heart of Kyushu.

📍 Kumamoto, Japan
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Stratovolcano

Mount Fuji: The Sacred Peak of Japan - Art, Spirituality & The Great Hoei Eruption

A deep dive into Mount Fuji (Fujisan), Japan's most famous landmark. Explore its spiritual roots in Shinto, its influence on art through Hokusai, the mysteries of Aokigahara, and the history of its massive eruptions.

📍 Honshu Island, Japan
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Stratovolcano

Mount Ontake

Japan's second highest volcano, a sacred peak of the Shugendo faith, and the site of the tragic 2014 eruption.

📍 Nagano and Gifu Prefectures, Japan
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Stratovolcano Complex / Lava Domes

Mount Unzen

The site of Japan's deadliest volcanic disaster and a modern lesson in pyroclastic flows. A place of deep history, tragic memories, and resilient hot springs.

📍 Nagasaki, Japan
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Stratovolcano

Mount Usu

A highly active volcano in Hokkaido that grows new mountains, destroys towns, and has taught the world how to live with volcanic fury.

📍 Hokkaido, Japan
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Stratovolcano

Sakurajima

One of the most active volcanoes in the world, looming over the city of Kagoshima.

📍 Kyushu, Japan
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