Overview
Hinamori Dake is a volcano located in the northeastern part of the Kirishima mountains in Miyazaki Prefecture, rising to an elevation of 1,344 meters. Its steep, graceful form has earned it the nickname Ikoma Fuji. On its southeastern slope lies a plateau known as Hinamori-dai, while the Ikoma Highlands spread across its northern foothills.
Highlights
- ●A volcano rising to 1,344 meters
- ●Nicknamed Ikoma Fuji for its graceful form
- ●The Hinamori-dai plateau on its southeastern slope
- ●The Ikoma Highlands across its northern foothills
History
Hinamori Dake is a volcano in the northeastern part of the Kirishima mountains. It stands at the northern end of a chain running northeast from Shishiko-dake through Ohata-yama, Ohata-ike and Maruoka-yama, and rises prominently over the Kobayashi Basin.
Access
The mountain is located in Miyazaki Prefecture, in the northeastern part of the Kirishima mountains. It can be viewed from the direction of the Ikoma Highlands at its northern foothills.
Best season
The mountain's form and the nature of its foothills can be enjoyed throughout the year, with the scenery changing through the seasons.
Map
31.9508, 130.9092 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1View the graceful peak from the foothills
- 2Explore the Ikoma Highlands at the northern foothills
- 3Take in the scenery toward the Hinamori-dai plateau on the southeastern slope
- 4Enjoy the panorama of the mountain chain
Did you know?
💡 Its steep form jutting over the Kobayashi Basin has earned it the nickname Ikoma Fuji.
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