Mount Kaimon

Overview

Mount Kaimon is a 924-metre volcano at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture, within the city of Ibusuki. It consists of a basal stratovolcano topped by a small central lava dome. Its conical form has earned it the nickname "the Fuji of Satsuma," and it is counted among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.

Highlights

• ●The trim conical shape that inspired the nickname "the Fuji of Satsuma"
• ●Its presence as a volcano rising to 924 metres
• ●The distinctive structure of a stratovolcano capped by a lava dome
• ●Selection among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, the New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, and the 100 Famous Kyūshū Mountains

History

A volcano rising at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula, it appears from a distance as a continuous conical stratovolcano, earning it the name "the Fuji of Satsuma." On 16 March 1964 it was designated part of Kirishima-Yaku National Park. It is listed among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, the New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, and the 100 Famous Kyūshū Mountains.

Map

31.1800, 130.5283 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1View the mountain's form from around the trailhead on the Ibusuki side
2. 2Take in the full shape of the 924-metre peak from the foot of the mountain
3. 3Follow the trail while observing the stratovolcano and lava-dome terrain
4. 4Enjoy the view over the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula from near the summit

Did you know?

💡 Its well-balanced conical form has earned it the affectionate nickname "the Fuji of Satsuma."

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