Mountains in Kagoshima

All 21 Mountains in Kagoshima we have written up in English.

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Mount Miyanoura

Mount Miyanoura

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

The highest peak in Kyushu, this UNESCO World Heritage mountain offers granite landscapes and fa...

Mount Motchomu

Mount Motchomu

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

A 940-meter granite peak in Yakushima's UNESCO area featuring ancient cedar trees and panoramic...

Mount Kanmuridake

Mount Kanmuridake

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

A mountain featuring three peaks, Shinto shrines, a Chinese garden, and a massive statue dedicat...

Mount Kuniwari

Mount Kuniwari

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

Mount Kuniwari is a mountain on Yakushima Island, but its closed trail and lack of views make it...

Ōno Dake

Ōno Dake

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

A volcanic peak on the Satsuma Peninsula offering panoramic views of Lake Ikeda and Mount Kaimon...

Ohachi

Ohachi

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

An active volcanic crater in the Kirishima range offering a dramatic hiking trail along its stee...

Mount Kurio

Mount Kurio

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

The third highest peak in Kyushu, featuring a massive granite summit and a sacred shrine on Yaku...

Mount Kurino

Mount Kurino

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

A volcanic complex in Kagoshima featuring an open-air museum, hot springs, and Japan's longest s...

Mount Nagata

Mount Nagata

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

A granite peak in a UNESCO World Heritage site offering alpine views and a historic mountain wor...

Hoyoshi dake

Hoyoshi dake

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

The highest peak in the Kimotsuki Mountains featuring a granite summit, a stone shrine, and rare...

Inao Mount

Inao Mount

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

A protected mountain peak featuring a primary evergreen forest and a high-altitude shrine within...

Mount Shibi

Mount Shibi

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

The highest peak in the Hokusatsu region featuring a summit shrine, unique ferns, and expansive...

Gyōnin-dake

Gyōnin-dake

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

A 393-meter mountain in Kagoshima offering panoramic island views and a prime vantage point for...

Mount Noma

Mount Noma

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

A 591-meter volcanic peak and historic navigational landmark featuring a shrine, subtropical flo...

Ata Caldera

Ata Caldera

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

A massive volcanic caldera in southern Kagoshima featuring active peaks, a deep crater lake, and...

Mount Kuromi

Mount Kuromi

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

A 1,831-meter UNESCO World Heritage peak on Yakushima featuring massive granite formations and r...

Aira Caldera

Aira Caldera

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

A massive 20-kilometer volcanic caldera in Kagoshima Bay that serves as the magma source for the...

Sakurajima

Sakurajima

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

An active volcano in Kagoshima Prefecture offering a rare chance to see constant volcanic activi...

Mount Karakuni

Mount Karakuni

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

The highest peak in the Kirishima Mountains offering a massive volcanic crater and views of surr...

Mount Shiroyama

Mount Shiroyama

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

A historic mountain park in Kagoshima offering panoramic views of Sakurajima and sites from the...

Mount Kaimon

Mount Kaimon

KAGOSHIMA · PLACE

A perfectly conical 924-meter volcano known as Satsuma Fuji, offering a spiral hiking trail and...

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