Kuju Mountains
九重山
A volcanic mountain range in Oita offering diverse hiking trails, high-altitude marshes, and seasonal azalea blooms across several peaks.
What it is
- A group of andesite and dacite volcanoes located within Aso-Kuju National Park.
- One of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains featuring the 1,791-meter high Mount Nakadake.
- A protected natural area home to the Ramsar-registered Tadewara Marsh.
- A geothermal region with power plants operating near the Sujiyu Onsen area.
What to see
- Mount Kuju, a prominent lava dome reaching 1,787 meters in height.
- The stratovolcano of Mount Taisensan located within the mountain range.
- Miyama Kirishima azaleas that cover the slopes in vibrant colors.
- Hokkein Onsen, a remote hot spring accessible only by walking trails.
When to go
- Early summer to see the Miyama Kirishima azaleas in full bloom.
Getting there
- Makinoto Pass and Chojabaru serve as the primary trailheads for hikers.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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