Mount Issaikyō

Overview

Mount Issaikyō is a mountain about 1,949 metres high on the boundary between Fukushima and Inawashiro in Fukushima Prefecture, and one of the peaks making up the Azuma mountain range. It is an active volcano that remains volcanically active, and its summit is covered with rocky debris. It is counted among lists such as the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains and the New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.

Highlights

• ●One of the peaks forming the Azuma mountain range
• ●A summit landscape covered with rocky debris
• ●An active volcano that remains volcanically active
• ●A peak counted among the 300 and New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains

History

The name Issaikyō is said to derive from the Chinese Buddhist canon, a compilation of Buddhist scriptures. Situated on the border of Fukushima and Inawashiro, it has been known as an active volcano forming part of the Azuma range. It is listed among the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains, the New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, and the 100 Famous Tōhoku Mountains.

Map

37.7353, 140.2442 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Take in the form of Mount Issaikyō as part of the Azuma range
2. 2Observe the terrain near the summit, covered with rocky debris
3. 3Learn that this is an active, still-erupting volcano
4. 4Note its standing among the 300 and New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains

Did you know?

💡 The name Issaikyō is said to come from the Chinese Buddhist canon, a compilation of Buddhist scriptures.

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