Akita-Komagatake
秋田駒ヶ岳
An active volcano in Towada-Hachimantai National Park famous for its alpine plants and views from two distinct calderas.
What it is
- An active volcano standing 1,637 meters above sea level in Akita and Iwate prefectures.
- A designated national natural monument located within the Towada-Hachimantai National Park.
- One of Japan's 200 Famous Mountains featuring two distinct summit calderas.
- A monitored volcanic site with major recorded eruptions in 1932 and 1970.
What to see
- A stone shrine dedicated to the Komagata deity located at the mountain summit.
- A protected alpine plant zone that has been a natural monument since 1926.
- An evacuation hut situated on the shore of Amida Pond near the peak.
- Panoramic views of the surrounding landscape from the highest peak.
When to go
- The official climbing season begins annually on June 1st.
- Peak seasons when private vehicle restrictions are enforced on the access road.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Akita-Komagatake Open in Google Maps
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